The lilies and the ravens
Father, it is yours each day to yield your children's wants a fresh supply. You clothe the lilies of the field (Matthew 6:28), and hear the young ravens cry (Psalm 147:9). On you we cast our care. We live through you, who know our every need. O feed us with your grace, and give our souls this day the living bread.
1771 text
Father, ’tis thine each day to yield Thy children’s wants a fresh supply; Thou cloth’st the lillies of the field, And hearest the young ravens cry. On thee we cast our care; we live Thro’ thee, who know’st our every need; O feed us with thy grace, and give Our souls this day the living bread.
About this text
Rendered in modern English, to be read and heard. Open the 1771 text under each part to check the claims and the scripture.
Rendered in modern English. The 1771 panel is his own Pine printing of the Works. It is public domain.
Catalogue & scope
Sermon 26 in the 1771 Works. Matthew 6:1-15.
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