Hymnal: The Christian Hymn-Book
Date: 1829
Compiler: B W Stone and T Adams
Publisher/Printer: N L Finnell
First Line: How free the fountain flows
Topic: Invitation
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer:
Meter: SM
Tune:
Hymn Number: 4
Page Number: 007, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsHow free the fountain flows,
Of endless life and joy;
That spring which no confinement knows,
Whose waters never cloy.
How sweet the accents sound,
From the Redeemer's tongue;
"Assemble all ye nations round,
"In one obedient throng."
The spirit all invites
The Bride repeats the call;
Let him that hears prolong the sound
To all, both great and small.
"Ho! Ev'ry thirsty soul,
"Approach the sacred spring;
"Drink, and your fainting spirits cheer,
"Renew the draught and sing.
"Let all that will approach,
"The water freely take,
"Free for the world, behold it flows,
"You all may now partake."
With thankful hearts, we come
To take the offer'd grace:
And call on all that hear, to join
The trial and the praise.