IV.—Spiritual and Temporal Mercies.
1Whene'er I take my walks abroad,
how many poor I see;
What shall I render to my God
for all his gifts to me!
2Not more than others I deserve,
yet God has given me more;
For I have food, while others starve,
or beg from door to door.
3How many children in the street
half naked I behold!
While I am clothed from head to feet,
and covered from the cold!
4While some poor wretches scarce can tell
where they may lay their head,
I have a house wherein to dwell,
and rest upon my bed.
5While others early learn to swear,
and curse, and lie, and steal.
Lord, I am taught thy name to fear,
and do thy holy will.
6Are these thy favours day by day,
to me above the rest?
Then let me love thee more than they
and try to serve thee best.