"BORROW NOT A FEW"
(2 Kings 4:3)
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When deep in dept the widow came
Elisha's aid to call,
"What hast thou in the house?" he asked,
"A pot of oil is all!"

"Go, borrow empty vessels then,
Go, borrow not a few!"
Her faith now shows its quality
By vessels ranged in view.

"Now pour the oil!" and all are filled
Before the oil is stayed.
Supply is measured by her faith,
And all her debts are paid.

And when we seek God's heavenly aid,
Our faith is tested still.
"Bring empty vessels, not a few,
With My supplies I'll fill."

'Tis empty vessels thou must bring,
Not partly filled with "I,"
Or others' aid. Be sure thou must
Alone on Him rely.

Repenting sinner, never fear,
Though great thy sins may be,
The Saviour full atonement made;
His mercy is for thee.

"My grace you never can exhaust,
My love's a constant spring.
Forgiveness flows forever free;
Your empty vessels bring.

"My riches are unsearchable,
Faith ever shall succeed
My blessing to secure, I will
Suppy your every need.

"I bid you open wide your mouth,
And promise it to fill:
Bring empty vessels, not a few!"
Is His direction, still.

Anon