The Crystal Fount

Verse 1

See the sparkling water, Flowing now so free, Dancing down the hillside, Winding o’er the lea; Bringing health and vigor To the toiling man, Flashing in the sunlight, Free from poison’s ban.

Verse 2

O the crystal water, How we love the sight Of its waving beauty In the sun’s fair light! Every drop pellucid Sparkles like a gem, Brightest of the jewels In a diadem.

Verse 3

Pure, life-giving water, Flowing free for all! In its draught no serpent Lurks to cause our fall; Sing aloud its praises Over land and sea; Pure and sparkling water Is the drink for me.