Blessed River
Horatius Bonar • English
Primary Scripture: Psalm 46:4
Verse 1
Fresh from the throne of glory, Bright in its crystal gleam, Bursts out the living Fountain, Swells on the living Stream.
Chorus
Holy River, I would ever Draw my life from thee; Mighty River, I will never Cease to sing of thee.
Verse 2
Stream full of life and gladness, Spring of all health and peace, No harps by thee hang silent, Nor happy voices cease.
Chorus
Holy River, I would ever Draw my life from thee; Mighty River, I will never Cease to sing of thee.
Verse 3
River of God, I greet thee, Now not afar, but near; My soul to thy still waters Hastes in its thirstings here.
Chorus
Holy River, I would ever Draw my life from thee; Mighty River, I will never Cease to sing of thee.
Verse 4
Jesus, the healing Fountain, Fresh from the throne above, Thou art the living water, Thou art the stream of love.
Chorus
Holy River, I would ever Draw my life from thee; Mighty River, I will never Cease to sing of thee.
Scripture References
Reference 1
- psalms 46:4
Reference 2
- revelation 22:1