Select Psalms and Hymns for the use of Mr. Adgate's pupils ‎#XIII

XIII. The Reward of the liberal and charitable Man

I The soul that's fill'd with virtue's light,
Shines brightest in affliction's night:
To pity the distress'd inclin'd,
As well as just to all mankind.

II His lib'ral favours he extends,
To some he gives, to others lends;
Yet, what his charity impairs,
He saves by prudence in affairs.

III His house, the seat of wealth shall be
An inexhausted treasury;
His goodness, free from all decay,
Shall blessings to his heirs convey.

IV His hands, while they his alms bestow'd,
His glory's future harvest sow'd;
Whence he shall reap joy, peace, renown,
A temp'ral and eternal crown.

Text Information

• First Line: The soul that's fill'd with virtue's light
• Title: The Reward of the liberal and charitable Man
• Meter: Long Metre
• Publication Date: 1787

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