Crowning Glory No. 1 ‎#54

54. Manifold Grace

1 As water cold to fainting souls,
When fever burns within,
The gospel like a river rolls,
To quench the pow'r of sin.

Chorus:
O blessed news of wondrous pow'r,
The message we receive;
We take free grace this favor'd hour,
And on the Lord believe.

2 As welcome heralds from afar,
From fields of blood and strife,
The gospel tells of ending war,
Of peace, and joy, and life. [Chorus]

3 As joyful tidings of release,
To captives long oppress'd,
The gospel makes our bondage cease,
And brings the sinner rest. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: As water cold to fainting souls
• Title: Manifold Grace
• Author: Mrs. Geo. C. Needham
• Refrain First Line: O blessed news of wondrous pow'r
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Copyright: Copyright, 1888, by P. Bilhorn.

Tune Information

• Name: [As water cold to fainting souls]
• Composer: P. Bilhorn
• Incipit: 34543 11767 1
• Key: C Major
• Copyright: Copyright, 1888, by P. Bilhorn.