Yet there was something in his eye That won my love, I knew not why. 161 2 Once, when my scanty meal was spread, He entered; not a word he spake; Just perishing for want of bread, I gave him all; he blessed it, brake, And ate, but gave me part again; Mine was an angel's portion then; And while I fed with eager haste, The crust was manna to my taste. Charity. 3 I spied him where a fountain burst Clear from the rock: his strength was gone; The heedless water mocked his thirst; He heard it, saw it hurrying on: I ran and raised the sufferer up: Thrice from the stream he drained my cup, Dipped, and returned it running o'er; I drank, and never thirsted more. 92 If strong Hearts. L. R. Lewis. 8s & 75-8 1. 1. If strong hearts grown faint and wea-ry, Could but know what peace a-waits For the true, the tried and faith-ful, Far be-yond the gold- en gates, With a sudden, wondrous rapt- ure Each one's breast would thrill to - day, 164 The Unspeakable Love. 2 O Jesus, thou art knocking, So fast to bar the gate! 3 O Jesus, thou art pleading In accents meek and low: And will ye treat me so?" Anon, |