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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
OLNEY HYMNS: 31. ON THE DEATH OF A MINISTER, by WILLIAM COWPER Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: His master taken from his head
Last Line: Who lives for evermore.
First Line: His master taken from his head
Last Line: Who lives for evermore.
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.
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