Tune: Winchester New
(\'Ride on, ride on, in majesty\')
John 6 v.1 - 13
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Philip did learn to trust Christ more
In desert near Bethsaida sure
At feeding of five thousand plus
A natural commotion and fuss
Jesus asked Philip, \'Whence shall we
By bread for these, how shall it be?\'
Yet He said this to test him out
He knew what he would do, no doubt
Philip replied, natural answer
Two hundred pennyworth bread, sir
Shall not be enough, not suffice
For all, it be enormous price
No, not over six months wages
Would feed the crowd of all ages
Though Andrew offered a boy\'s lunch
But it be scarce menial brunch
Jesus took the five loaves, two fish
Making an appetising dish
Gave thanks to God, distributed
To disciples, they by Him led
Led to share out among the crowd
All had more than enough endowed
For twelve baskets wrer there gathered
Of food fragments, and faith was stirred
Stirred in Philip, all present
Jesus\' miracles, no relent
By God\'s power impossible
Situations be fulfilled all
Grant us Lord, your power to see
Not rely on humanity
But grow in faith and confidence
Trusting your bounteous providence