Verse 1
Though troubles assail,
And dangers affright;
Tho’ friends should all fail,
And foes all unite-
Yet one thing secures us,
Whatever betide:
The Scripture assures us,
“The Lord will provide”
Verse 2
The birds, without barn
Or storehouse, are fed;
From them let us learn
To trust for our bread:
His saints what is fitting
Shall ne’er be denied,
So long as ’tis written,
“The Lord will provide”
Verse 3
His call we obey
Like Abram of old,
Not knowing our way:
But faith makes us bold:
For though we are strangers,
We have a good Guide;
And trust in all dangers:
“The Lord will provide”
Verse 4
No strength of our own
Or goodness we claim;
Yet since we have known
The Saviour’s great name,
In this our strong tower
For safety we hide-
Almighty His power:
“The Lord will provide.”
John Newton.