John Newton

“ None shall seek his face in vain, None be empty sent away.
When the woman came from Tyre, And for help to JESUS sought; Though he granted her desire, Yet at first he answered not.
Could she guess at his intent, When he to his follow'rs said, "I to Israel's sheep am sent, Dogs must not have children's bread."
She was not of Israel's seed, But of Canaan's wretched race; Thought herself a dog indeed; Was not this a hopeless case?
Yet although from Canaan sprung, Though a dog herself she styled; She had Israel's faith and tongue, And was owned for Abraham's child. ”