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Tarry By the Living Waters

F. E. Belden • English

Primary Scripture: Revelation 21:6

Verse 1

We'll tarry by the living waters, The fountain pure and free; There Jesus waits to give us welcome, A welcome sweet 'twill be.

Chorus

We'll tarry by the living waters, Tarry by the living waters; Tarry by the living waters, Tarry by the Fount of Life.

Verse 2

When weary with the toilsome journey, 'Tis sweet to rest awhile Where crystal waters gently murmur, And sunny fountains smile.

Chorus

We'll tarry by the living waters, Tarry by the living waters; Tarry by the living waters, Tarry by the Fount of Life.

Verse 3

Then come to Christ, the living water, Thy strength will he restore; Come, taste the joy of his salvation, And drink to thirst no more.

Chorus

We'll tarry by the living waters, Tarry by the living waters; Tarry by the living waters, Tarry by the Fount of Life.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • revelation 21:6