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H69. How rich are thy provisions, Lord!

1 How rich are thy provisions, Lord!
Thy table furnish'd from above;
The fruits of life o'erspread the board,
The cup o'erflows with heav'nly love.

2 Thine ancient family, the Jews,
Were first invited to the feast:
We humbly take what they refuse,
And Gentiles thy salvation taste.

3 We are the poor, the blind, the lame,
And help was far, and death was nigh!
But, at the gospel call we came,
And ev'ry want receiv'd supply.

4 From the high way that leads to hell,
From paths of darkness and despair,
Lord, we are come with thee to dwell,
Glad to enjoy thy presence here.

5 What shall we pay th' eternal Son,
That left the heav'n of his abode,
And to this wretched earth came down,
To bring us wand'rers back to God!

6 It cast him death, to save our lives;
To buy our souls, ti cast his won;
And all the unknown joys he gives,
Were bought with agonies unknwon.

7 Our everlasting love is due
To him that ransom'd sinners lost;
And pity'd rebels, when he knew
The vast expense his love would cost.

8 To God the Father, God the son,
And God the Spirit, Three in One,
Be honour, praise, and glory giv'n
By all on earth, and all in heav'n.

Text Information
First Line: How rich are thy provisions, Lord!
Language: English
Publication Date: 1789
Topic: Lord's Supper: The Gospel Feast
Notes: Public Domain.
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