The Hymnal ‎#288

288. Come, pure hearts, in sweetest measures

Come, pure hearts, in sweetest measures
Sing of those who spread the treasures
In the holy Gospels shrined!
Blessed tidings of salvation,
Peace on earth their proclamation,
Love from God to lost mankind.

See the rivers four that gladden,
With their streams, the better Eden
Planted by our Lord most dear;
Christ the fountain, these the waters;
Drink, O Sion's sons and daughters!
Drink, and find salvation here.

O that we, thy truth confessing,
And thy holy word possessing,
Jesus, may thy love adore!
Unto thee our voices raising,
Thee with all thy ransomed praising,
Ever and for evermore.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, pure hearts, in sweetest measures
• Translator: Robert Campbell (1850)
• Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Topic: St. John the Evangelist; Holy Days: St. Mark; Holy Days: St. Matthew; Holy Days: St. Luke
• Source: Latin cento;

Tune Information

• Name: LAUDA SION
• Composer: Gerard F. Cobb, 1838-1904
• Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7
• Incipit: 12333 43213 45556
• Key: F Major