Come, Pure Hearts, in Sweetest Measures

Verse 1

Christians, come, in sweetest measures Sing of those who spread the treasures In the holy Gospels shrined; Blessed tidings of salvation, Peace on earth their proclamation, Love from God to lost mankind.

Verse 2

See the rivers four that gladden With their streams the better Eden, Planted by our Savior dear. Christ the Fountain, these the waters. Drink, O Zion’s sons and daughters; Drink and find salvation here.

Verse 3

Here our souls, by Jesus sated, More and more shall be translated Earth’s temptations far above; Freed from sin’s abhorred dominion, Soaring on angelic pinion, They shall reach the Source of love.

Verse 4

Then shall thanks and praise ascending For Thy mercies without ending Rise to Thee, O Savior blest. With Thy gracious aid defend us, Let Thy guiding light attend us, Bring us to Thy place of rest.