At Living Hope Church, a church with an average adult age of under thirty, we love to sing hymns. The modern hymn movement has resurrected some old classics and unearthed some hidden treasures through the work of groups like Indelible Grace, Sojourn, Red Mountain Church, and many others.
Yesterday, we sang "Satisfied", a hymn written in 1875 by Clara T. Williams. Red Mountain Church rewrote the music on their album, Depth of Mercy, and this has developed into a favorite.
Take a look at the lyrics, which do a phenomenal job of telling the Gospel through song. You can find lyrics, chords, and a sample click here.
All my life long, I had panted
For a drink from some cool spring
That I hoped would quench the burning
Of the thirst I found within.
Chorus:
Hallelujah! He has found me,
The one my soul so long has craved!
Jesus satisfies all my longings
Through his blood I now am saved
Feeding on the filth around me
'Til my strength was almost gone.
Longed my soul for something better,
Only still to hunger on.
Poor I was and sought for riches
Something that would satisfy.
But the dust I gathered 'round me
Only mocked my soul's sad cry.
Well of water, ever springing
Bread of Life so rich and free.
Untold wealth that never faileth,
My Redeemer is to me.
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