The Living Water

There's an open fount in Zion

Author: Asa Hull
Tune: [There's an open fountain in Zion]
Published in 5 hymnals

Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 There’s an open fountain in Zion,
Where the living waters flow;
Opened free by Judah’s Lion,
There the thirsty soul may go.
Ho! ye, ev’ry son and daughter,
Life eternal ye may have;
Come and drink the living water;
Come and drink, thy soul shall live.

Come and drink, thy soul shall live,
Come and drink, thy soul shall live;
Come, and drink the living water,
Come and drink, thy soul shall live.

2 He that drinketh thristeth never
For his soul is satisfied;
He shall dwell in peace forever,
And sit down at Jesus’ side.
Ho! ye, ev’ry one that thirsteth,
Christ can living water give;
You can have it without money,
Only drink, thy soul shall live.

Only drink, thy soul shall live,
Only drink, thy soul shall live,
You can have it without money,
Only drink, thy soul shall live.

3 To that fountain ever flowing,
Whosoever will, may come;
Endless life on all bestowing,
Whosoever will, there’s room.
Pilgrim, haste to Zion’s mountain,
Everlasting life receive;
Hie thee to that flowing fountain,
Drink, O drink, thy soul shall live.

Drink, O drink, thy soul shall live,
Drink, O drink, thy soul shall live,
Hie thee to that flowing fountain,
Drink, O drink, thy soul shall live.


Source: Gospel Praise Book.: a collection of choice gems of sacred song suitable for church service, gospel praise meetings, and family devotions. (Complete ed.) #17

Author: Asa Hull

Asa Hull USA 1828-1907. Born in Keene, NY, he became a music publisher in New York City. He married Emma F Atherton, and they had a daughter, Harriett. He wrote many tunes and authored temperance rallying songs. He published 33 works, of which 21 were songbooks, between 1863-1895. He died in Philadelphia, PA. John Perry  Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: There's an open fount in Zion
Title: The Living Water
Author: Asa Hull
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Come and drink, thy soul shall live
Copyright: Public Domain

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Gleanings of Sacred Song #48

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Gospel Praise Book #17

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Gospel Praise Book. #17

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The Gem of Gems #80

Wreath of Praise #d119

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