Fed upon the Finest of the Wheat

Hungry, Lord, for Thy Word of truth,
Sitting at my Savior’s feet;
Rising, gleaning, just like Ruth,
Feed me on the finest of the wheat.

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Bread of life it is now to me,
Honey, milk and meat;
In Thy love I will ever be
Fed upon the finest of the wheat.

Work for the Master I will do,
Trusting in His strength so great;
Living in His pastures new,
Feed me on the finest of the wheat.

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Then to the harvest let us go,
Bugles sounding no retreat;
Workers for Jesus, He wants you
Fed upon the finest of the wheat.

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Author: George C. Needham

Year: 1886

The lyrics match the well-known gospel song 'Fed Upon the Finest of the Wheat' with music by George C. Stebbins. The words are most commonly attributed to George C. Needham (sometimes listed as Rev. G. C. Needham), an evangelist and associate of D. L. Moody. A few sources list it as anonymous, but Needham is the predominant attribution.