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Text:The Gospel Feast

LIX. The Gospel Feast

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 heavenly 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 every 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 Our everlasting love shall flow,
To him who left his blest abode,
And fought these darksome realms below,
To bring us wanderers back to God.

Text Information
First Line: How rich are thy provisions, Lord
Title: The Gospel Feast
Language: English
Publication Date: 1787
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