Fresh from the throne of glory
Bright in its crystal gleam
Bursts out the living fountain
Swells on the living stream;
Blessèd river
let me ever
Feast my eyes on thee;
Blessèd river
let me ever
Feast my eyes on thee.
Stream full of life and gladness
Spring of all health and peace
No harps by thee hang silent
Nor happy voices cease;
Tranquil river
let me ever
Sit and sing by thee;
Tranquil river
let me ever
Sit and sing by thee.
River of God
I greet thee
Not now afar
but near
My soul to Thy still water
Hastes in its thirstings here;
Holy river
let me ever
Drink of only thee;
Holy river
let me ever
Drink of only thee.