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When the disciples crossed the lake

Book 1, Hymn 94 · John Newton · Public-domain words

The words

  1. Stanza 1. When the disciples crossed the lakeWith but one loaf on board;How strangely did their hearts mistakeThe caution of their Lord.

  2. Stanza 2. “The leaven of the PhariseesBeware,” the Savior said;They thought, it is because he seesWe have forgotten bread.

  3. Stanza 3. It seems they had forgotten too,What their own eyes had viewed;How with what scarce sufficed for few,He fed a multitude.

  4. Stanza 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. Stanza 5. They oft his pow’r and love had known,And doubtless were to blame;But we have reason good to ownThat we are just the same.

  6. Stanza 6. How often has he brought relief,And every want supplied!Yet soon, again, our unbeliefSays, “Can the Lord provide?”

  7. Stanza 7. Be thankful for one loaf today,Though that be all your store;Tomorrow, if you trust and pray,Shall timely bring you more.

Olney Hymns (1779), Book 1, Hymn 94. John Newton. Public domain. CCEL transcription with modernized spelling. www.praylock.com/olney-hymns/1-94

About these words

John Newton lived from 1725 to 1807. These historical words are public domain.

This hymn belongs to the complete three-book collection first published in 1779.

The CCEL transcription modernizes spelling and some punctuation. Read this hymn at the source. Checked 23 October 2026.

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