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206. Tarry By the Living Waters

1 We'll tarry by the living waters,
The fountain pure and free;
There Jesus waits to give us welcome,
A welcome sweet 'twill be.

Chorus:
We'll tarry by the living waters,
Tarry by the living waters;
Tarry by the living waters,
Tarry by the Fount of Life.

2 When weary with the toilsome journey,
'Tis sweet to rest awhile
Where crystal waters gently murmur,
And sunny fountains smile. [Chorus]

3 Then come to Christ, the living water,
Thy strength will he restore;
Come, taste the joy of his salvation,
And drink to thirst no more. [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: We'll tarry by the living waters
Title: Tarry By the Living Waters
Author: F. E. B.
Refrain First Line: We'll tarry by the living waters
Language: English
Publication Date: 1908
Topic: Invitation and Repentance
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [We'll tarry by the living waters]
Composer: F. E. Belden
Key: E♭ Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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