589    8.8.6.     W. Gadsby
The Beggar’s Needs all in Christ. 1 Sam. 2. 8

1 A beggar, vile and base, I come,
  Without a friend, without a home,
  And knock at mercy’s door;
  A friendless, helpless wretch indeed,
  Nor have I one good work to plead,
  Yet crave a living store.

2 My wants are great and many too;
  O Lamb of God, some pity show,
  Or I must surely die;
  No other hand can help but thee;
  I’ve tried the rest, and plainly see
  They cannot me supply.

3 But though my wants are very great,
  In Jesus they most richly meet;
  With him I’ve all the rest;
  And wilt thou give thyself to me?
  From sin and Satan set me free?
  Then I’m completely blest.

4 Source of delight! Fountain of bliss!
  In thee I all things do possess;
  My treasure is divine;
  With holy wonder I adore
  The God who thus does bless the poor,
  And make their faces shine.