James Maher’s gospel swing song, “We Will Draw Water” is No 145 in AOV NG. Julie Jenkins sings it on the CD and a fine piece of gospel singing it is. It can be used anywhere that you currently use Frank Anderson’s “Springs of Salvation.” My backing is a pale imitation, largely in MIDI sounds but can be used to learn the song.
Refrain
We will draw water joyfully!
We will draw water joyfully!
We will draw water joyfully,
From the springs of salvation.Verse 1
Jesus, your mystery calls us –
A wellspring within all that is.
Through our deep inner listening
We will drink and will live.Refrain
Verse 2
From your heart, wounded with us,
Flows compassion and peace.
Your Spirit expands through creation,
Your justice, your healing, your grace!Refrain
Verse 3
One with the Source of all being,
A communion of love at life’s core.
Ever abundant, outpouring, sustaining,
Flooding the depths with love’s song evermore!Refrain
© James Maher msc 2007.