Gospel Praise Book. ‎#92

92. The Beautiful Stream

1 O have you not heard of a beautiful stream,
That’s flowing thro’ our Father’s land?
Its waters gleam bright in the heavenly light,
And ripple o’er golden sand.

Chorus:
That beautiful stream is the “River of Life,”
It flows for all nations, it flows for all nations free;
A balm for each wound in its water is found,
O sinner, it flows for thee!

2 With murmuring sound doth it wander along,
Thro’ fields arrayed in living green;
Where songs of the blest, in their haven of rest,
Float soft on the air serene. [Chorus]

3 Its fountains are deep, and its waters are pure,
And sweet their taste to weary souls;
It flows from the throne of Jehovah alone!
O, come where its bright wave rolls. [Chorus]

4 O will you not drink of this beautiful stream,
And dwell upon its peaceful shore?
The Spirit says, come, all ye weary ones home,
And wander in sin no more. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, have you not heard of a beautiful stream
• Title: The Beautiful Stream
• Author: R. Torrey, Jr.
• Refrain First Line: That beautiful stream is the "River of Life"
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1885
• Topic: Invitations to Christ

Tune Information

• Name: [Oh, have you not heard of a beautiful stream]
• Composer: Asa Hull