"Though blight bewilder the crops this year,

The Lord will provide, good wife, no fear."

"The Lord will provide," a widow's moan

Longing for joy the past has known;

The weary needle forgets its woe

As "He will provide," she whispers low.

"The Lord will provide," a sore heart sighed,

"I in his boundless love confide."

A step came staggering to the door;

The Lord will provide forever more.