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THE INVITATION.

Whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. —Rev. xxii. 17.

Ho ye thirsty! parch'd and fainting,
Here are waters, turn and see!
To the thirstiest, poorest, vilest,
Without money, all is free—
Thirsty sinner!
Drink and stay not, 'tis for thee.
Ho ye weary! toiling, burden'd,
With a world of woes opprest;
Come!—it is thy Lord invites thee,
Lay thy head upon my breast.
Weary sinner!
Come to Jesus, come and rest.
Ho ye wounded! bruised, broken,
Come, and health divine receive;
Look to him who heals the wounded,
He alone can healing give.
Wounded sinner!
Look to Jesus, look and live.