Author: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818-1895 Hymnal: CPWI Hymnal #154 (2010) Meter: 8.8.8.6 Hymnal Title: CPWI Hymnal Lyrics: 1 His are the thousand sparkling rills
that from a thousand fountains burst,
and fill with music all the hills;
and yet he saith, 'I thirst.'
2 All fiery pangs on battle-fields,
on fever beds where sick men toss,
are in that human cry he yields
to anguish on the cross.
3 But more than pains that racked him then
was the deep longing thirst divine
that thirsted for the souls of men;
dear Lord! And one was mine.
4 O Love most patient, give me grace;
make all my soul athirst for thee;
that parched dry lip, that fading face,
that thirst, were all for me. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Good Friday Scripture: John 19:28 Languages: English Tune Title: SAFRON WALDEN
His are the thousand sparkling rills