Thirst

Thirst 

My Jesus, You have taught me thirst 

through parched and desert ways;

have taught my will to seek You first

and, first, to sing Your praise!

Your word is water, cool and clear, 

to which meek lambs are led, 

relieving hearts made weak by fear, 

reviving what was dead. 

Your words are milk, and fat the soul,

and hale, and satisfied

who drinks his vigor from Your bowl - 

His strength is magnified!

Jesus, Your word is honey, sweet, 

imparting to the wise

an hope that will be made complete, 

a bright'ning of their eyes!

Your words are jars of pressèd oil

poured out, yet never dry;

a wealth which cannot fail nor spoil

in daily rich supply!

My Jesus, how Your word is wine, 

and spirits cry for joy

to drink in every crimson line

and faithfully employ!

My Jesus, You have quenched my thirst, 

and wet my lips to sing

Your praise, who loved me best and first!

How fathomless Your spring!

The heart and body, soul and mind

who seeks Your life to gain

will every promised blessing find,

and never thirst again!

~

AMDG, Thanksgiving 2025

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