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From the Gadsby Hymnal

Not to Sinai's dreadful blaze,
But to Zion's throne of grace,
By a way marked out with blood,
Sinners now approach to God.

Not to hear the fiery law,
But with humble joy to draw
Water, by that well supplied
Jesus opened when He died.

Lord, there are no streams but thine
Can assuage a thirst like mine!
'Tis a thirst thyself didst give;
Let me, therefore, drink and live!

John Newton, 1779

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  1. "Tis a thirst thyself didst give; Let me, therefore, drink and live!" How good God is to give us a thirst for Him, and also be the one who quenches that thirst!

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  2. This hymn makes me think of Hebrews 12:18-29. I'm so thankful that I can "drink and live!"

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  3. Let me therefore drink and live! Another beautiful J. Newton Hymn! Thank you!

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