John 4:32: Happy the multitude

Happy the multitude
(But far above our sphere) -
Redeem'd by Jesus' blood
From all we covet here!
To Him, and to each other join'd
They all were of one heart and mind.

His blood the cement was
Who died on Calvary,
And fasten'd to His cross
They could not disagree;
One soul did all the members move.
The soul of harmony and love.

Jesus Thy church inspire
With apostolic love,
Infuse the one desire
To' ensure our wealth above,
Freely with earthly goods to part,
And joyfully sell all in heart.

With Thy pure Spirit fill'd,
And loving Thee alone,
We shall our substance yield,
Call nothing here our own,
Whate'er we have or are submit,
And lie as beggars at Thy feet.

See here an apostolic priest,
Commission'd from the sky,
Who dares of all himself divest,
The needy to supply!
A primitive example rare

Of gospel poverty,
To feed the flock his only care,
And like his Lord to be.

Jesus to us apostles raise,
Like-minded pastors give
Who freely may dispense Thy grace

As freely they receive;
Who disengaged from all below
May earthly things despi
And every creature good fori
For treasure in the skies.