996    L.M.     Samuel Medley
“There is a river.” Ps. 46. 4; Ezek. 47. 1-12

1 While the dear saints of God below
  Travel this vale of sin and woe,
  There is a river through the road,
  “Makes glad the city of our God.”

2 This river is his heavenly love,
  Proceeding from the throne above;
  And all its streams which here are found,
  With comfort, joy, and peace abound.

3 Blest river! great its virtues are;
  Pure river, O how sweet and clear!
  Deep river, through the desert way;
  Full river, never to decay!

4 Ye thirsty, poor, and needy souls,
  For you this wondrous river rolls.
  Though sin and sorrow make you sad,
  Yet drink, and let your hearts be glad.

5 Drink, and for ever bless his name,
  From whom these streams of mercy came :
  Drink, for the fountain’s open still;
  Drink, for he says, “Whoever will.”