Manifold Grace

As water cold to fainting souls

1 As water cold to fainting souls,
When fever burns within,
The gospel like a river rolls,
To quench the pow'r of sin.

Chorus:
O blessed news of wondrous pow'r,
The message we receive;
We take free grace this favor'd hour,
And on the Lord believe.

2 As welcome heralds from afar,
From fields of blood and strife,
The gospel tells of ending war,
Of peace, and joy, and life. [Chorus]

3 As joyful tidings of release,
To captives long oppress'd,
The gospel makes our bondage cease,
And brings the sinner rest. [Chorus]

Source: Crowning Glory No. 1: a choice collection of gospel hymns #54

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First Line:	As water cold to fainting souls
Title:	Manifold Grace
Author:	Mrs. George C. Needham
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	O blessed news of wondrous power
Copyright:	Public Domain