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The Water of Life

Henry R. Trickett • English

Primary Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Verse 1

In the desert of sorrow and sin, Lo! I faint as I journey along; With the warfare without and within, See my strength and my hope nearly gone.

Chorus

I thirst, let me drink, Of the life-giving stream let me drink; ’Tis the Rock, cleft for me, ’Tis the water, the water of life.

Verse 2

In my weakness I turn to the fount, From the Rock that was smitten for me; And I drink, and I joyfully count All my trials a blessing to be.

Chorus

I thirst, let me drink, Of the life-giving stream let me drink; ’Tis the Rock, cleft for me, ’Tis the water, the water of life.

Verse 3

O Thou God of compassion, I pray, Let me ever abide in Thy sight; Let me drink of the fount day by day, Till I join Thee in mansions of light.

Chorus

I thirst, let me drink, Of the life-giving stream let me drink; ’Tis the Rock, cleft for me, ’Tis the water, the water of life.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • exodus 17:1-7

Reference 2

  • john 4:14

Reference 3

  • john 7:37-39
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