The Cyber Hymnal ‎#894

894. Clear as Crystal

1. Clear as crystal flows the river
From the throne of God above;
’Tis the water pure, of eternal life,
From the Fount of endless love.

Refrain
Clear as crystal, clear as crystal
May Thy truth forever be;
Clear as crystal, clear as crystal
In our hearts, O Lord, from Thee.

2. Clear as crystal, like a jasper,
Is the heav’nly city’s light,
As the wall appears, and the pearly gates—
To the pilgrim’s ravished sight. [Refrain]

3. Clear as crystal, like the wondrous
Sea of glass before the throne,
Where the joyful cry rises day and night
To the glorious Three in One. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Clear as crystal flows the river
• Title: Clear as Crystal
• Author: George F. Root (1885)
• Refrain First Line: Clear as crystal, clear as crystal
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [Clear as crystal flows the river]
• Composer: George Frederick Root (1885)
• Incipit: 56533 43111 72465
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain