Scripture Verse

Let anyone who is thirsty come—let anyone who wishes, take the water of life free of charge. Revelation 22:17

Introduction

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Julia H. Johnston
1849–1919

Words: Ju­lia H. John­ston, in Bi­ble Stu­dy Songs, by Ber­tha F. Vel­la & Da­ni­el B. Tow­ner (Bos­ton, Mas­sa­chu­setts & Chi­ca­go, Il­li­nois: Pil­grim Press, 1899), page 93.

Music: Am­a­zon Da­ni­el B. Tow­ner, 1899 (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know where to get a bet­ter pho­to of John­ston,

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Daniel B. Towner
1850–1919

Lyrics

We cannot live without it,
Naught else can satisfy;
We need the living water
That cometh from on high.

Refrain

Oh, come and take the water
He offers you today!
For still the Savior calleth,
Why will ye go away?

The fountain ever floweth,
Refreshing, pure and free.
Enough for all who need it,
Enough for you and me.

Refrain

Whoever will, may take it,
For Christ the Savior’s sake;
But none may know the blessing,
Who will not come and take.

Refrain