THE CHURCH
CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS

(C. M.) R. C. H. 351

by Unknown

Ho! Ye that thirst approach the spring
"Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the water" Isa. 55:1
Ho! Ye that thirst approach the spring
Where living waters flow
Free to that sacred fountain all
Without a price may go
How long to streams of false delight
Will ye in crowds repair?
How long your strength and substance waste
On trifles, light as air?
My stores afford those rich supplies
That health and pleasure give:
Incline your ear, and come to me;
The soul that hears shall live.
With you a cov'nant I will make,
That ever shall endure;
The hope which gladden'd David's heart
My mercy hath made sure.
Seek ye the Lord while yet his ear
Is open to your call;
While offer'd mercy still is near,
Before his footstool fall.
Let sinners quit their evil ways,
Their evil thought for go,
And God, when they to him return,
Returning grace will show.
Let them with their whole heart, return,
He freely pardons all,
And seek the Lord and His favour
Christ our Saviour and all.
Attr. To SCOTTISH PARAPHRASE