O Have You Not Heard?

O have you not heard of that beautiful stream
That flows through our Father’s land?
Its waters gleam bright in the heavenly light,
And ripple o’er golden sand.

Refrain

O seek that beautiful stream,
O seek that beautiful stream;
Its waters, so free, are flowing for thee,
O seek that beautiful stream.

Its fountains are deep and its waters are pure;
And sweet to the weary soul;
It flows from the throne of Jehovah alone!
O come where its bright waves roll.

Refrain

This beautiful stream is the river of life!
It flows for all nations free!
A balm for each wound in its water is found;
O sinner, it flows for thee!

Refrain

O will you not drink of this beautiful stream,
And dwell on its peaceful shore?
The Spirit says, “Come, all ye weary ones, home,
And wander in sin no more.”

Refrain

Author: Fanny Crosby

Year: 1868

Commonly attributed to Fanny J. Crosby (also known as Frances Jane Crosby or Fanny Van Alstyne). The style, refrain, and theme are characteristic of her gospel song output from the 1860s. Some hymnals list the tune's composer (often William B. Bradbury or similar) but credit the words to Crosby.