199. Upon the Waters

1 Cast thy bread upon the waters,
Thinking not 'tis thrown away;
God Himself saith, thou shalt gather
It again some future day.

2 Cast thy bread upon the waters;
Wildly though the billows roll,
They but aid thee as thou toilest
Truth to spread from pole to pole.

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First Line: Cast thy bread upon the waters
Title: Upon the Waters
Language: English
Publication Date: 1895
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