A beautiful stream is the river of life,
That flows for all nations free;
A balm for each wound in its water is found;
Oh, sinner, it flows for thee
Oh, beautiful stream,
Oh river of life, …
Why will … you not come, …
And dwell on its peaceful shore?
The Spirit says, “Come, ye weary ones, home,
And wander in sin no more.”
Oh, have you not heard of this beautiful stream?
It flows thro' our Father's land!
Its waters gleam bright in the heavenly light,
And ripple o'er golden sand.
Its fountains are deep and its waters are pure,
And sweet to the weary soul;
It flows from the throne of glory alone;
Oh, come where it bright waves roll.
Oh, beautiful stream, oh, river of life,
Oh, beautiful stream, oh, river of life,
Why will you not come to this beautiful stream,