Olney Hymns (1840)/Book 1/Hymn 94

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94.
But one Loaf.[1]—Mark, viii, 14.

1 When the disciples cross'd the lake
With but one loaf on board,
How strangely did their hearts mistake
The caution of their Lord!

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2 "The leaven of the Pharisees
Beware," the Saviour said;
They thought, It is because he sees
We have forgotten bread.

3 It seems they had forgotten too
What their own eyes had view'd—
How, with what scarce sufficed for few,
He fed a multitude.

4 If five small loaves, by his command,
Could many thousands serve,
Might they not trust his gracious hand.
That they should never starve?

5 They oft his power and love had known,
And doubtless were to blame;
But we have reason good to own
That we are just the same.

6 How often has he brought relief,
And every want supplied!
Yet soon, again, our unbelief
Says, "Can the Lord provide?"

7 Be thankful for one loaf to-day,
Though that be all your store:
To-morrow, if you trust and pray,
Shall timely bring you more.

  1. ↑ Book iii, Hymn 57.
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