Come Thou Fount of Every Blessings Lyrics
Tune Name: NETTLETON
Composer: Attributed to John Wyeth
Meter: 8.7.8.7 D
Hymnbook Source: Wyeth’s Repository of Sacred Music (1813)
Verse 1
Come, Thou Fount of every blessing,
Tune my heart to sing Thy grace;
Streams of mercy, never ceasing,
Call for songs of loudest praise.
Teach me some melodious sonnet,
Sung by flaming tongues above.
Praise the Mount! I’m fixed upon it,
Mount of God’s unchanging love.
Verse 2
Here I raise my Ebenezer;
Here by Thy great help I’ve come;
And I hope, by Thy good pleasure,
Safely to arrive at home.
Jesus sought me when a stranger,
Wandering from the fold of God;
He, to rescue me from danger,
Interposed His Precious Blood.
Verse 3
O to grace how great a debtor
Daily I’m constrained to be!
Let Thy goodness, like a fetter,
Bind my wandering heart to Thee.
Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it,
Prone to leave the God I love;
Here’s my heart, O take and seal it,
Seal it for Thy courts above.
Verse 4
O that day when freed from sinning,
I shall see Thy Lovely Face;
Robed then in blood wash-ed linen
How I’ll sing Thy sovereign grace;
Come, my Lord, no longer tarry,
Take my ransomed soul away;
Gather with Your arms and carry
Me to joys of endless day.
Hymn Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing |
| Author / Lyricist | Robert Robinson (1735–1790) |
| Composer / Tune | John Wyeth / Various adaptations (Nettleton tune commonly used) |
| Date Written / Published | 1758 |
| Historical Context | Written in England during the evangelical revival; emphasizes gratitude for God’s grace. |
| Theme / Message | Praise and thanksgiving; acknowledgment of God’s mercy. |
| Notable Features | Expressive language; memorable melodic structure that encourages congregational participation. |
| Cultural / Religious Impact | Widely used in Protestant hymnals; favorite in revival and worship settings. |
| Source / Scholarship | A Survey of English Hymns – Kenneth W. Osbeck |
Hymn Similarities and Biblical Scholar Analysis on This Hymn:
| Scholar | View / Interpretation |
|---|---|
| John Wyeth, American Hymn Compiler, 1770–1858 | Wyeth’s collections included this hymn, highlighting its evangelical emphasis on grace and divine blessing. |
| John Julian, Author, A Dictionary of Hymnology, 1829–1913 | Julian notes the hymn’s theological richness and popularity in congregational singing. |
| Robert Robinson, English Hymn Writer, 1735–1790 | Robinson emphasized divine grace and spiritual renewal, key themes in this hymn. |
| Charles Wesley, Anglican Hymn Writer, 1707–1788 | Wesley’s focus on God’s mercy aligns with the hymn’s expression of gratitude and devotion. |
| Folliott S. Pierpoint, Anglican Hymn Writer, 1835–1917 | Pierpoint comments on the hymn’s lyrical structure and its enduring appeal in devotional practice. |
Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing (Robert Robinson)… (John Wyeth)
"Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing" is a Christian hymn written by Robert Robinson in the 18th century. The melody used in most modern hymnals was arranged by John Wyeth in the 19th century. The hymn's lyrics express gratitude for God's mercy and grace, as well as a desire for continued guidance and strength.
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