1Ho! every one that thirsts, draw nigh;
(Tis God inivites the fallen race)
Mercy and free salvation buy;
Buy wine, and milk, and gospel grace.
2Come to the living waters, come!
Sinners, obey your maker's call;
Return, ye weary wanderers home,
And find my grace is free for all.
3See, from the Rock a fountain rise!
For you in healing streams it rolls:
Money ye need not bring, nor price,
Ye labouring, burthened, sin-sick souls.
4Nothing ye in exchange shall give,
Leave all you have and are behind:
Frankly the gift of God receive,
Pardon and peace in Jesus find.
5Why seek ye that which is not bread,
Nor can your hungry souls sustain?
On ashes, husks, and air ye feed;
Ye spend your little all in vain.
6In search of empty joys below,
Ye toil with unavailing strife:
Whither, ah whither would you go?
I have the words of endless life.
7Hearken to me with earnest care,
And freely eat substantial food;
The sweetness of my mercy share,
And taste that I alone am good.
8I bid you all my goodness prove,
My promises for all are free:
Come, taste the manna of my love,
And let your soul delight in me.
9Your willing ear and heart incline,
My words believingly receive;
Quickened your soul, by faith divine,
An everlasting life shall live.