Glory to God ‎#479

479. Ho, All Who Thirst (Come Now to the Water)

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Text Information

• First Line: Why forsake the Lord
• Title: Ho, All Who Thirst (Come Now to the Water)
• Author: Alexander M. Peters (1997)
• Refrain First Line: Ho, all who thirst, come now to the water
• Meter: 5.7.5.5 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 55:1
  ;
  Jeremiah 2:13
  ;
  John 4:10-14
  ;
  1 John 2:15-17
  ;
  Revelation 7:17
  ;
  Revelation 22:17
• Topic: Baptism; Guidance; Welcome
• Copyright: © 1997 Alexander M. Peters

Tune Information

• Name: JACOB’S WELL
• Composer: Alexander M. Peters (1997)
• Meter: 5.7.5.5 with refrain
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: © 1997 Alexander M. Peters

Text Information:

This song brings together many biblical references that help to enlarge an appreciation of the water of baptism. The refrain is based on Isaiah 55:1, stanza one adapts Jeremiah 2:13, stanza two draws on Revelation 7:17, and the third stanza condenses the imagery of John 4:10–14.