Joyful Songs ‎#17

17. Blessed River

1 Forth from the throne of glory
Bright in its crystal gleam,
Bursts out the living fountain,
Swells on the living stream.

Chorus:
Blessed River, let me ever
Feast my eyes on thee.
Blessed River, let me ever
Feast my eyes on thee.

2 Stream full of life and gladness,
Spring of all health and peace,
No harps by thee hang silent,
Nor happy voices cease. [Chorus]

3 River of God I greet thee,
Not now afar but near;
My soul to thy still waters
Hastes in its thirsting here. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Forth from the throne of glory
• Title: Blessed River
• Author: Bonar
• Refrain First Line: Blessed River, let me ever
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1875

Tune Information

• Name: [Forth from the throne of glory]
• Composer: William W. Bentley
• Key: E♭ Major