Thirsting for God

Verse 1

O all that pass by, to Jesus draw near, He utters a cry; ye sinners give ear! From hell to retrieve you he spreads out his hands: Now, now to receive you he graciously stands.

Verse 2

If any man thirst, and happy would be, The vilest and worst may come unto me; May drink of my spirit, (excepted is none,) Lay claim to my merit, and take for his own;

Verse 3

Whoever receives the life-giving word, In Jesus believes, his God and his Lord, In him a pure river of life shall arise, Shall in the belief spring up to the skies.

Verse 4

My God, and my Lord! thy call I obey My soul on thy word of promise I stay: Thy kind invitation I gladly embrace; A thirst for salvation, salvation by grace.

Verse 5

O hasten the hour! send down from above The spirit of power, of health, and of love; Of filial fear, of knowledge and grace; Of wisdom, of prayer, of joy, and of praise:

Verse 6

The spirit of faith, of faith in thy blood, Which saves us from wrath, and brings us to God; Removes the huge mountain of indwelling sin, And opens the fountain, that washes us clean.