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POOR MAN, RICH MAN ...

The poor man is hated even by his neighbor, but the rich have many friends. He who despises his neighbor sins, but he who has mercy on the poor, happy is he.

Our Lord pities the poor. He says, "Do not rob the poor because he is poor, nor oppress the afflicted at the gate; for the Lord will plead their cause, and plunder the soul of those who plunder them."

Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor will one day cry himself and not be heard, and he who has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he gives of his bread to the poor. He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord, and He will pay back what he has given. Yes, he who gives to the poor will not lack, but he who hides his eyes from them will have many curses.

I was poor and lost
When the Lord Jesus gave me all that He had
He spilled his riches from the cross
That I may no longer be burdened or sad.

His generosity was certainly wonderful
And it touched me without and within
Now I am full ... yes to the brim
And eat no longer from the hands of men.

Copyright 2004 by Jettie Hess