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Ho, All Who Thirst: Come Now to the Water

Author: Alexander M. Peters Meter: 5.7.5.5 with refrain Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Why forsake the Lord Refrain First Line: Ho, all who thirst, come now to the water

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JACOB’S WELL

Meter: 5.7.5.5 with refrain Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Alexander M. Peters Tune Key: F Major Incipit: 51256 14332 5321 Used With Text: Ho, All Who Thirst (Come Now to the Water)

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Ho, All Who Thirst

Author: Alexander M. Peters Hymnal: Sing a New Creation #6 (2022) Meter: 5.7.5.5 with refrain First Line: Why forsake the Lord Topics: Baptism; Gathering Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-2 Languages: English Tune Title: JACOB'S WELL
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Ho, All Who Thirst (Come Now to the Water)

Author: Alexander M. Peters Hymnal: Glory to God #479 (2013) Meter: 5.7.5.5 with refrain First Line: Why forsake the Lord Refrain First Line: Ho, all who thirst, come now to the water Topics: Baptism; Guidance; Welcome Scripture: Isaiah 55:1 Languages: English Tune Title: JACOB’S WELL

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Alexander M. Peters

Author of "Ho, All Who Thirst" in Sing a New Creation
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