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Fount of Purity

Silas G. Odell • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 147:3

Verse 1

Oh, faint not, weary soul, Thy Savior’s near to thee; He now will make thee whole, Look up to Calvary.

Chorus

Hail, fount of purity! Hail, wondrous, cleansing blood! Hail, great security! Thou spotless Lamb of God.

Verse 2

Behold thy Savior dies, He dies, He dies for thee; ’Tis finished now, He cries, Oh, captive soul, be free!

Chorus

Hail, fount of purity! Hail, wondrous, cleansing blood! Hail, great security! Thou spotless Lamb of God.

Verse 3

Thy sins of crimson dye Shall white as wool appear; Now to the fountain fly, ’Twill cleanse thee, do not fear.

Chorus

Hail, fount of purity! Hail, wondrous, cleansing blood! Hail, great security! Thou spotless Lamb of God.

Verse 4

Thy sins of scarlet hue Shall all be white as snow; There’s nothing thou canst do, But to the fountain go.

Chorus

Hail, fount of purity! Hail, wondrous, cleansing blood! Hail, great security! Thou spotless Lamb of God.

Verse 5

Behold the fountain near, By faith, oh, plunge today; Oh, sin-sick soul, draw near— ’Twill purge thy stain away.

Chorus

Hail, fount of purity! Hail, wondrous, cleansing blood! Hail, great security! Thou spotless Lamb of God.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 147:3

Reference 2

  • zechariah 13:1