The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#513

513. O Have You Not Heard

1 O have you not heard of that beautiful stream
That flows through our Father’s land?
Its waters gleam bright in the heavenly light,
And ripple o’er golden sand.

Refrain:
O seek that beautiful stream,
O seek that beautiful stream;
Its waters, so free are flowing for thee,
O seek that beautiful stream.

2 Its fountains are deep and its waters are pure;
And sweet to the weary soul;
It flows from the throne of Jehovah alone!
O come where its bright waves roll. [Refrain]

3 This beautiful stream is the river of life!
It flows for all nations free!
A balm for each wound in its waters is found;
O sinner, it flows for thee! [Refrain]

3 O will you not drink of this beautiful stream,
And dwell on its peaceful shore?
The Spirit says, Come, all ye weary ones, home,
And wander in sin no more. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: O have you not heard of that beautiful stream
• Title: O Have You Not Heard
• Author: R. Torrey, Jr. (c. 1862, alt.)
• Refrain First Line: O seek that beautiful stream
• Meter: 11.7.11.7. with Ref
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Psalm 46:4
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Commission: Inviting Souls to Accept Christ
• Notes: There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God. Ps. 46:4.

Tune Information

• Name: THE BEAUTIFUL RIVER
• Composer: Asa Hull (c. 1862)
• Meter: 11.7.11.7. with Ref.
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: M.M. 92