The Psalms of David ‎#XLI

XLI. Charity to the Poor; or, Pity to the Afflicted

1 Blest is the man whose breast can move,
And melt with pity to the poor;
Whose soul, by sympathizing love,
Feels what his fellow saints endure.

2 His heart contrives for their relief
More good than his own hands can do;
He in the time of gen'ral grief
Shall find the Lord has mercy too.

3 His soul shall live secure on earth,
With secret blessings on his head,
When drought and pestilence and dearth,
Around him multiply their dead.

4 Or if he languish on his couch,
God will pronounce his sins forgiv’n,
Will save him with a healing touch,
Or take his willing soul to heavn.

Text Information

• First Line: Blest is the man whose bowels move
• Title: Charity to the Poor; or, Pity to the Afflicted
• Meter: Long Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1780
• Scripture:
  Psalm 41:1-3

Tune Information

(No tune information)