The Merit of a Poor Man

### The Merit of a Poor Man (Verse 1) Greater is the merit of a poor man, it’s true, Who returns a lost object, with a heart pure and true. More than a rich man, who does the same, For in his sacrifice, he earns his name. (Chorus) The punishment is severe for the wealthy who stray, For they have much more, yet turn away. Merit comes with sacrifice, and the goodness of thought, In the actions of the humble, true virtue is caught. (Verse 2) If he thought to help many, but they would not hear, Scripture regards him with honor, sincere. For in his heart, he tried to lead, And for his effort, he shall indeed succeed. (Chorus) The punishment is severe for the wealthy who stray, For they have much more, yet turn away. Merit comes with sacrifice, and the goodness of thought, In the actions of the humble, true virtue is caught. (Bridge) “For he that feareth God shall discharge himself of them all,” In reverence and faith, he stands tall. Though riches may tempt, let the poor man shine, In his humble deeds, the divine aligns. (Chorus) The punishment is severe for the wealthy who stray, For they have much more, yet turn away. Merit comes with sacrifice, and the goodness of thought, In the actions of the humble, true virtue is caught. (Outro) Greater is the merit of a poor man, you see, In his simple acts, true faith can be. For in his sacrifice, and the goodness he shows, The light of God within him glows.