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 lew,
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.
95.
Bartimeus.—Mark, x, 47, 48.
1 " MERCY, thou son of David !
Thus blind Bartimeus pray d ;
" Others by thy word are saved,
Now to me afford thine aid.
Many for his crying chid him,
But he call d the louder still,
Till the gracious Saviour bid him ^
Come, and ask me what you will.
2 Money was not what he wanted,
Though by begging used to live ;
