Hymnal for Church and Home ‎#181

181. Dost Thou Know The Living Fountain

1 Dost thou know the living fountain
Whence the stream of grace doth flow?
Dry the streams from snow capp'd mountain,
Yet this stream shall fuller grow.
From the very heart of God
Flows this river deep and broad
Unto ev'ry land and nation,
Bringing mercy and salvation.

2 Come unto the living waters,
Cried the prophets, do not shrink,
God invites His sons and daughters:
He that thirsteth, come and drink.
With this water God imparts
Health and strength to sin-sick hearts
Why, then are ye hesitating
When the Lord with grace is waiting?

3 With us is the day appointed,
God has kept His gracious word.
He has come, the Lord’s anointed,
Men have seen the promised Lord.
Saints of God from ev'ry race
Found in Him the Fount of grace,
And, with joy that never ceases,
Said: The Fount of Life is Jesus.

4 Hasten, then, and all assemble,
At this fountain pure and strong,
Come, ye souls that fear and tremble,
Come, ye old, and come, ye young.
Lo, the hour of grace is here;
Draw, then, to the fountain near.
Soon, ah, soon the day is over,
Quickly night the world may cover.

Text Information

• First Line: Dost thou know the living fountain
• Title: Dost Thou Know The Living Fountain
• Author: A. Timm
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 7, 7, 8, 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1927
• Topic: Call and Repentance
• Notes: Danish first line: Kender du den Livsens Kilde; Translator: J. C. Aaberg

Tune Information

• Name: [Dost thou know the living fountain]
• Composer: A. P. Berggren
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 7, 7, 8, 7.
• Key: A Major