THE river of God’s pleasure is the Holy Spirit’s testimony to the glory of Christ. Like the refreshing stream of Ezekiel’s vision, it brings life and gladness everywhere this river goes. We drink of it now and our souls are refreshed. We shall drink it forever, for it is the same river that flows through the street of the heavenly Jerusalem. God delights in Christ and He would have us delight in Him too.
“From the Rock that God has riven
Flows the sacred river,
Through the wastes of barren ages.
Ever and forever.
Still on this side and on that side.
Grow the healing trees—
Bearing fruit for all who hunger.
Leaves for all disease.
From the everlasting fountains
Still it flows along.
Making glad the holy city
Of eternal song.
From the throne of Christ in glory,
Rock that God has riven.
Onward still the crystal river
Bears the life of Heaven.”
—C. P. C.