African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#200

200. Joys Are Flowing Like a River (Blessed Quietness)

1 Joys are flowing like a river,
Since the Comforter has come;
He abides with us forever,
Makes the trusting heart His home.

Refrain:
Blessed quietness, holy quietness,
What assurance in my soul!
On the stormy sea He speaks to me,
How the billows cease to roll!.

2 Bringing life and health and gladness,
All around this heavenly Guest,
Banished unbelief and sadness,
Changed our weariness to rest. [Refrain]

3 Like the rain that falls from heaven,
Like the sunlight from the sky,
So the Holy Ghost is given,
Coming on us from on high. [Refrain]

4 See, a fruitful field is growing,
Blessed fruit of righteousness;
And the streams of life are flowing
In the lonely wilderness. [Refrain]

5 What a wonderful salvation,
Where we always see His face!
What a perfect habitation,
What a quiet resting place! [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Joys are flowing like a river
• Title: Joys Are Flowing Like a River (Blessed Quietness)
• Author: Manie P. Ferguson, 19th C.
• Refrain First Line: Blessed quietness, holy quietness
• Meter: 87.87 with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  John 14:16
• Topic: The Holy Spirit; Holy Spirit

Tune Information

• Name: BLESSED QUIETNESS
• Composer: W. S. Marshall, 19th C.
• Arranger: James M. Kirk, 1854-1945
• Meter: 87.87 with Refrain
• Key: A Major