His master taken from his head
Book 2, Hymn 73 · William Cowper · Public-domain words
His master taken from his head
Book 2, Hymn 73 · William Cowper
The words
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Stanza 1. His master taken from his head,Elisha saw him go;And, in desponding accents said,“Ah, what must Israel do!”
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Stanza 2. But he forgot the LORD, who liftsThe beggar to the throne;Nor knew, that all Elijah’s giftsWould soon be made his own.
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Stanza 3. What! when a Paul has run his course,Or when Apollos dies;Is Israel left without resource?And have we no supplies?
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Stanza 4. Yes, while the dear Redeemer lives,We have a boundless store;And shall be fed with what he gives,Who lives for evermore.
Olney Hymns (1779), Book 2, Hymn 73. William Cowper. Public domain. CCEL transcription with modernized spelling. www.praylock.com/olney-hymns/2-73
About these words
William Cowper lived from 1731 to 1800. 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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