His master taken from his head, <br />Elisha saw him go; <br />And in desponding accents said, <br />"Ah, what must Israel do?" <br /> <br />But he forgot the Lord who lifts <br />The beggar to the throne; <br />Nor knew that all Elijah's gifts <br />Would soon be made his own. <br /> <br />What! when a Paul has run his course, <br />Or when Apollos dies, <br />Is Israel left without resource, <br />And have we no supplies? <br /> <br />Yes, while the dear Redeemer lives, <br />We have a boundless store, <br />And shall be fed with what He gives, <br />Who lives for evermore.<br /><br />William Cowper<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/on-the-death-of-a-minister/
