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The Fountain of Cleansing

O. A. Pratt • English

Primary Scripture: Zechariah 13:1

Verse 1

Oh, come to the fountain of cleansing, Dear sinner, why longer delay? The Savior is earnestly pleading, The fountain is open today.

Chorus

Then come, sinner, come To the fountain so full and so free; Be cleansed from your sin, Be made pure within, The fountain is open for thee.

Verse 2

Thy sins though like scarlet or crimson, His love as a river doth flow; Oh, plunge in this fountain of cleansing, And thou shalt be whiter than snow.

Chorus

Then come, sinner, come To the fountain so full and so free; Be cleansed from your sin, Be made pure within, The fountain is open for thee.

Verse 3

A voice from the cross, “It is finished!” The fountain for sin opened wide; The purchase of life and salvation Through Jesus, the Lamb crucified.

Chorus

Then come, sinner, come To the fountain so full and so free; Be cleansed from your sin, Be made pure within, The fountain is open for thee.

Verse 4

Then come, sinner, come to the fountain And plunge in its soul-cleansing wave; Launch out on the infinite mercy, Of Jesus, the Mighty to save.

Chorus

Then come, sinner, come To the fountain so full and so free; Be cleansed from your sin, Be made pure within, The fountain is open for thee.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • zechariah 13:1
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