The New Sabbath School Hosanna ‎#179f

179f. Poor and needy though I be

1 Poor and needy though I be,
God, my Maker, cares for me;
Gives me clothing, shelter, food,
Gives me all I have of good.

2 He will listen when I pray,
He is with me night and day,
When I sleep and when I wake,
Keeps me safe for Jesus' sake.

3 He who reigns above the sky
Once became as poor as I;
He whose blood for me was shed
Had not where to lay his head.

4 Though I labor here awhile,
He will bless me with his smile
And when this short life is past,
I shall rest with him at last.

Text Information

• First Line: Poor and needy though I be
• Meter: 7s
• Publication Date: 1870
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Tune for 68 in "American Sunday School Hymn Book" (ASS1860a). [Tune, p. 17]

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