PROVIDER

What I required as thrall to sin and grief -

That one should be ransom for my release -

Thou, Lord, provided, giving Thy life for me;

What I required that I might have relief

By precious blood with which to be redeemed

Thou, Lord, provided, bringing me into peace;

What I required on which to drink and feed -

Thy blood to drink, Thy body as my meat -

Thou, Lord, provided, so that I am replete;

What I required - to quicken and to lead

Thou, Lord, provided, the Holy Paraclete:

Whatever I require I have from Thee.