Author: J. D. V. Hymnal: Crowning Day No. 2 #218 (1896) Hymnal Title: Crowning Day No. 2 First Line: There's a precious fountain opened Refrain First Line: Oh! the precious blood of Jesus Lyrics: 1 There’s a precious fountain opened,
For uncleanness and for sin,
And the invitation given,
Only come and wash therein.
Refrain:
Oh! the precious blood of Jesus,
Fount of cleansing, full and free,
Come and wash and live forever,
It was shed for you and me.
2 Though your sins may be as scarlet,
They shall be as white as snow,
He who washes in this fountain
Shall its healing virtues know. [Refrain]
3 Oh! my friend why do you linger,
Wash in Calvary’s crimson wave,
Come now for there’s no repentance,
In the cold and silent grave. [Refrain]
4 Will you heed the invitation,
Come to Jesus, don’t delay,
Ere tomorrow death may claim you,
Oh, today’s salvation’s day. [Refrain]
5 When your dearest friends forsake you;
In your sorest want and need,
Then the sympathizing Jesus,
Will become a Friend indeed. [Refrain] Scripture: Zechariah 13:1 Languages: English Tune Title: [There’s a precious fountain opened]
The Open Fountain