John Newton wrote many hymns in addition to Amazing Grace – about 200 it seems. Here is one that gives some good food for thought to start the day. HDS
The manna favored Israel’s meat Manna Hoarded
John Newton, 1779,
from Olney Hymns, vol.1, hymn 16
The manna favored Israel’s meat,
Was gathered day by day;
When all the host was served, the heat Melted the rest away.
2. In vain to hoard it up they tried, Against tomorrow came;
It then bred worms and putrefied,
And proved their sin and shame.
3. ‘Twas daily bread and would not keep, But must be still renewed;Faith should not want a hoard or heap, But trust the Lord for food.
4. The truths by which the soul is fed, Must thus be had afresh;
For notions resting in the head,
Will only feed the flesh.
