Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#166

166. Living Water, freely-flowing

1 Living Water, freely-flowing,
Fount of gladness, life-bestowing,
Holy Spirit, O draw nigh,
While Thy name we magnify!

2 Full of grace from heaven Thou bendest,
And to lowest depths descendest;
Seeking, through a world of sin,
Souls whom Jesus died to win.

3 Where one contrite tear gives token
Of a heart by sorrow broken,
Breathing forth the breath of prayer,
O blest Spirit! Thou art there.

4 When the word of revelation
Glows with tidings of salvation,
Through the cross of Christ made known,
There Thy saving power is shown.

5 Where the mourner in his anguish
Lifts to God the eyes that languish;
When his spirit finds repose,
Comforter, from Thee it flows.

6 O Eternal Spirit! hear us;
Let Thy power and presence cheer us;
With Thy life our souls inspire;
With Thy love our bosoms fire.

7 By the Father sent from heaven,
By the Saviour's promise given,
Thee we claim, O Power Divine!
Come and make our hearts Thy shrine.

Text Information

• First Line: Living Water, freely-flowing
• Author: Unknown
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Holy Spirit: Water, living; Abiding, presence of Christ; Comfort, for mourners; The Godhead: The Holy Spirit; Water, Living; Water, Living: Of Life; Mourners; Tears; Life: Water of; Living Water

Tune Information

• Name: STUTTGART
• Composer: Christian F. Witt, d. 1716
• Meter: 8.8.7.7
• Key: G Major or modal