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Text:Charity to the Poor; or, Pity to the Afflicted

41. Charity to the Poor; or, Pity to the Afflicted

1 Blest is the man, whose breast can move,
And melt with pity to the poor,
Whose soul, by sympathizing love,
Feels what his fellow saints endure.

2 His heart contrives for their relief
More good than his own hands can do;
He, in the time of gen'ral grief
Shall find the Lord hath mercy too.

3 His soul shall live secure on earth
With secret blessings on his head,
When drought, and pestilence, and dearth,
Around him multiply their dead.

4 Or if he languish on his couch,
God will pronounce his sins forgiv'n,
Will save him with a healing touch,
Or take his willing soul to heav'n.

Text Information
First Line: Blest is the man, whose breast can move
Title: Charity to the Poor; or, Pity to the Afflicted
Meter: Long Metre
Language: English
Publication Date: 1793
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Notes: Public Domain.
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