Scripture Verse

With joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation. Isaiah 12:3

Introduction

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Matthew Wilks (1746–1829)

Words: Mat­thew Wilks, in A New Se­lect­ion of Se­ven Hun­dred Ev­an­ge­li­cal Hymns, ed­it­ed by John Do­bell (Mor­ris­town, New Jer­sey: Pe­ter A. John­son, 1810).

Music: Xa­vi­er Fran­cis H. Champ­neys, in Hymns An­cient and Mo­dern, 1875 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Francis H. Champneys (1848–1930)

Lyrics

Jesu’s precious name excels
Jordan’s streams, and Salem’s wells;
Thirsty sinners, come and draw,
Quench the flames of Sinai’s law.

Fearful sinners, come and try—
Draw and drink with inward joy;
Christ is fresh, and full, and free;
Sinners, come, whoe’er you be.

See the waters springing up,
To revive your languid hope;
Fill your vessels, as it rolls,
And refresh your weary souls.

Lo! the Spi­rit now in­vites!
Lo! the happy Bride unites!
Jesus calls, be not afraid,
Lo! for you the well was made!

Justice made it in the Lamb,
Mercy grants it thro’ His name;
Faith receives a full supply;
Those who drink it cannot die.

Careless sinner, let me tell,
Not a drop is found in hell;
Not a drop to ease your smart,
Not a drop to cool your heart.

Haste you to the Lamb of God,
Seek sal­va­tion in His blood;
In it there is boundless store,
For ten thousand thousands more.

Constant tributes let us bring,
For this soul refreshing spring;
Constant let our praises rise,
’Till we drink above the skies.