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The Pool of Bethesda

John Newton • English

Primary Scripture: John 3:2-9

Verse 1

Beside the gospel pool, Appointed for the poor, From time to time my helpless soul, Has waited for a cure.

Verse 2

But whither can I go? There is no other pool, Where streams of sov’reign virtue flow, To make a sinner whole.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • john 3:2-9

Reference 2

  • john 5:2-9
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