Wells of Elim

Verse 1

Cool from the wells of Elim, Softly the waters bright, Under the waving palm trees, Smiled in the peaceful light; There were the tents so goodly, There was a nation strong, Resting awhile by Elim’s wells, Praising the Lord in song.

Chorus

O how a soul in Jesus Loves of a stream to tell, One that shall flow forever on, Freely drawn from the living well.

Verse 2

Out of the rock in Horeb, Smote by a wondrous rod, Quickly the gushing waters Came at the voice of God; They who athirst were pining, They who rebelled before, Now, with delight and wonder filled, Drank and were glad once more.

Verse 3

Purer than wells of Elim Under the palm trees fair, Sweeter than Horeb’s waters Hailed by the fainting there,— Low at the feet of mercy, Fresh from the springs above, Jesus the living water gives, Bought with redeeming love.