His master taken from his head,
Elisha saw him go;
And in desponding accents said,
'Ah, what must Israel do?'
But he forgot the Lord who lifts
The beggar to the throne;
Nor knew that all Elijah's gifts
Would soon be made his own.
What! when a Paul has run his course,
Or when Apollos dies,
Is Israel left without resource,
And have we no supplies?
Yes, while the dear Redeemer lives,
We have a boundless store,
And shall be fed with what He gives,
Who lives for evermore.
Olney Hymn 31: On The Death Of A Minister
William Cowper
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