Why not of that living fountain, John 7:37
Flowing from the heart of God,
Should the thirsty sinner tasting
Drink, and leave sin’s heavy load? Isaiah 53:6
Rise, poor heart! the fountain’s open, Rev. 21:6
Christ hath died upon the tree,
All the powers of hell are shaken,
Grace flows down from God to thee.
God Himself the Source, the Fountain, John 4:10
Christ the Way the waters flow,
By the Spirit down from heaven,
To the thirsty heart below. John 4:14
Now’s the time, the time accepted,2 Cor. 6:2
Now to thee God’s light hath shone,2 Cor. 4:4-6
Christ God’s love hath manifested,2 Cor. 5:18-21
He the finished work hath done.
By one righteousness completed, Rom. 5:18
Adam’s life receives its doom; Rom. 6:6.
Jesus Christ, in glory seated, Rom. 5:17, 18
Everlasting life hath won. Rom. 5:21
Rise, poor heart! the river’s flowing, Rev. 21:6
Haste! delay not! yet there’s room; Luke 14:22-23
Hear the Word of God beseeching,
“Whosoever thirsts may come.” Rev. 22:17
From Helps by the Way, 1:280, 1873.