| The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose. The parched ground shall become a pool, and the thirsty land springs of water. (Isa. 35:1,7) |
| I give waters in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert, to give drink to My people, My chosen. (Isa. 43:20) |
Waters of eternal gladness
Won for us at countless price;
Lo! the desert is God’s garden,
And the wastes are Paradise. |
From that cross and glory turning,
Can our eyes see aught beside?
Strangers here — the desert round us;
There, forever satisfied. |
