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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