Matthew 13:52: Every gospel-scribe should be

Every gospel-scribe should be
With sacred knowledge stored,
Witnessing the mystery.
The power of Jesus' word,
Well instructed from above
The salutiferous grace to' impart.
Taught of God to teach His love,
His kingdom in the heart.

If in him it richly dwells
He doth the word dispense.
Speaks as God's own oracles,
And draws his treasures thence;
Old and new he doth produce.
The talents, gifts, on him bestow'd,
Spends them for the Master's use
And for the church of God.

Furnish'd thus, O Lord, by Thee,
I would employ Thy grace,
Serve Thy sacred family,
And feed the faithful race,
Make Thy great salvation known,
Conduct them to a perfect man,
Nourish'd by Thy word alone,
Till meet with Thee to reign.