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River of Zion

Representative Text

1 In thy clear, transparent glow,
Peaceful, cleansing river,
In thy sparkling beauty flow
O’er my heart forever.

Refrain:
By thy shore, oh, let me be,
Soul refining river;
Ever let me drink of thee,
Thirst no more forever.

2 There is music in thy wave,
Calmest, purest river;
In thy waters let me bathe
Ever and forever. [Refrain]

3 In thy bosom’s crystal sea,
Gentle, tranquil river,
Let my spirit’s image be
Mirrored there forever. [Refrain]

4 There behold life’s fragrant tree
Blooming by the river;
’Neath its shade my walk shall be
Ever and forever. [Refrain]

Source: Timeless Truths #598

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Author: C. E. Orr

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Text Information

First Line: In thy clear, transparent glow
Title: River of Zion
Author: C. E. Orr
Meter: 7.6.7.6 D
Language: English
Refrain First Line: By thy shore, O let me be
Copyright: Public Domain
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