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The Gracious Call

From the glorious heavenly arches

Author: J. Howard Entwisle
Tune: [From the glorious heavenly arches]
Published in 1 hymnal

Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 From the glorious heav’nly arches
Comes the gracious call today;
O heed the voice so gently calling,
Hear the blessed Saviour Say—

Refrain:
“Freely drink, drink and live,
Everlasting life receive,
Come ye souls that thirst for living water,
Freely drink of me and live.

2 “Do you thirst for living water,
Are you weary—tired of sin?
Then come to Me, I will receive you,
I will bid you enter in!” [Refrain]

3 “Come, O, sinner to the fountain,
Come, refresh thy soul and live,
Refreshing streams are ever flowing,
Freely drink of Me and live!” [Refrain]

Source: Songs of Sovereign Grace #82

Author: J. Howard Entwisle

J Howard Entwisle USA 1865-1901. Born in PA, he became a musician and songbook editor-compiler in Philadelphia, PA, in the 1890s. He collaberated with William J Kirkpatrick, also of Philadelphia, promoting gospel songs. He helped compile “Songs of love and praise #4”, then later “Songs of love and praise #5”. Other published works were: “Bright melodies” (1899), “Heavenly sunlight” (1900), “Exalted praise” (1901). He died in Philadelphia. John Perry  Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: From the glorious heavenly arches
Title: The Gracious Call
Author: J. Howard Entwisle
Language: English
Refrain First Line: “Freely drink, drink and live
Publication Date: 1897
Copyright: Public Domain

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Songs of Sovereign Grace #82

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