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Text:Athirst for Thee
Author:E. E. Hewitt
Tune:[No blossom needs the light]
Composer:Chas. H. Gabriel

8. Athirst for Thee

1 No blossom needs the light,
Nor bud the springtime bright,
As I have need of Thee;
Dear Savior, come to me.

Refrain:
O come! O come!
My soul is thirsting, Lord, for Thee;
With me abide, till satisfied,
I wake to dwell with Thee.

2 The lily holds its cup
To drink the dewdrops up;
So, Lord, I lift my face
To catch the dews of grace. [Refrain]

3 For pardon for my sin,
And purity within,
I’m trusting all to Thee;
Come in Thy pow’r to me. [Refrain]

4 The birds that sing Thy praise
Along the leafy ways,
Sing not redeeming love;
That song I’ll sing above. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: No blossom needs the light
Title: Athirst for Thee
Author: E. E. Hewitt
Refrain First Line: O come! O come
Language: English
Publication Date: 1899
Scripture:
Topic: Confession
Tune Information
Name: [No blossom needs the light]
Composer: Chas. H. Gabriel



Media
MIDI file: MIDI

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