FROM THE THRESHOLD
(Where this river flows)

From the threshold of the temple, just a trickle was seen,

Quickly growing to a rushing, mighty stream.
From the Most Holy Place flows a river of grace,
Spreading healing and life to the world.
Where this river flows, everything lives.
Where this river flows, everyone lives.

From the temple of his body, after Jesus had died,

Sprang a fountain, blood and water from his side.
From the Most Holy Place flows a river of grace
Spreading healing and life to the world.
Where this river flows, everything lives.
Where this river flows, everyone lives.

From this temple of his Spirit living water will spring,

Speaking blessing and refreshing thirsty souls.
From the Lord’s dwelling place flows a river of grace
Spreading healing and life to the world.
Where this river flows, everything lives.
Where this river flows, everyone lives.

Holy Spirit of God, life-giving stream,

Turn deserts to gardens as you flow through me!
Where this river flows, everything lives.
Where this river flows, everyone lives.

© W/M Arden C. Autry, 2011

Ezekiel 47:1-12; John 2:19-21; 4:14; 7:37-39; 19:34; Revelation 22:1-2