They Need Not Depart

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O they need not depart, no, they need not depart

Author: William Cushing
Tune: [O they need not depart, no, they need not depart]
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1 O they need not depart, no, they need not depart;
The soul in its want ye must cherish;
They are hungry and faint, for they have no bread;
O send them not away lest they perish.

Refrain:
O they need not depart, no, they need not depart;
To the Lord kindly lead them;
Bring the hungry and the poor, there’s enough and to spare;
With His wonder-working hand He will feed them.

2 No, they need not depart while the store-house is full;
Why should they be pining in sorrow?
He is waiting for all who are lone and poor;
They all may have enough for tomorrow. [Refrain]

3 No, they need not depart; send the tidings abroad;
A feast is prepared for the lowly;
‘Tis the feast of a King that is spread for all,
The precious bread of life pure and holy. [Refrain]

Source: The Glad Refrain for the Sunday School: a new collection of songs for worship #132

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Author: William Cushing

Rv William Orcutt Cushing USA 1823-1902. Born at Hingham, MA, he read the Bible as a teenager and became a follower of the Orthodox Christian school of thought. At age 18 he decided to become a minister, following in his parents theology. His first pastorate was at the Christian Church, Searsburg, NY. He married Hena Proper in 1854. She was a great help to him throughout his ministry. He ministered at several NY locations over the years, including Searsburg, Auburn, Brookley, Buffalo, and Sparta. Hena died in 1870, and he returned to Searsburg, again serving as pastor there. Working diligently with the Sunday school, he was dearly beloved by young and old. Soon after, he developed a creeping paralysis that caused him to lose his… Go to person page >

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First Line:	O they need not depart, no, they need not depart
Title:	They Need Not Depart
Author:	William Cushing
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	O they need not depart, no, they need not depart
Copyright:	Public Domain