A Selection of Hymns ‎#CCCLXIV

CCCLXIV. The Pool of Bethesda

1 How long, thou faithful God, shall I
Here on thy ways forgotten lie?
When shall the means of healing be
The channels of thy grace to me?

2 Sinners on every side step in,
And wash away their pain and sin;
But I, an helpless sin-sick soul,
Still ie expiring at the Pool.

3 Thou cov'nant angel swift come down,
To-day thine own appointments crown;
Thy power into the means infuse,
And give them now their sacred use.

4 Thou seest me lying at the Pool.
I would, thou know'st I would be whole;
O let the troubled waters move,
And minister thy healing love.

Text Information

• First Line: How long, thou faithful God, shall I
• Title: The Pool of Bethesda
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Scripture:
  John 5:2-4
• Topic: Worship: Hymns Before Sermon; Pool of Bethesda; Public Religion
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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