1.

There’s a double river that’s flowing
Out beneath the temple door.
From the altar it’s southward going;
Out from the Wellspring the waters pour.
(Ezek. 47)

2.

Where it flows, the life from the Giver
Brings renewal in its wake.
Fishers stand there along the river;
Great is the catch that they home will take.

3.

Then the man who all this was showing
Took me ankle deep with him.
Forth he led me, still deeper going—
Soon in God’s river I had to swim.

4.

Where the Jordan River is flowing,
Twelve memorial stones attest
That all those who life’s way are going
Gain in their hearts living water blest.
(Joshua 4:9)

5.

Where God’s river flows, there is healing—
Life abundant will unfold,
Endless summer to all revealing.
Souls become strong in their faith, and bold.

6.

Lord, You are the Source and the Giver;
In Your light we clearly see
Every season the double river,
Out from You flowing so wondrously.

Written by Johan O. Smith (published in 1929)Composed by Even SkogsrudText and melody © Stiftelsen Skjulte Skatters ForlagNorway ⋅ A