1
All my life long I had panted
For a draught from some cool spring,
That I hoped would quench the burning
Of the thirst I felt within.
For a draught from some cool spring,
That I hoped would quench the burning
Of the thirst I felt within.
Hallelujah! I have found Him
Whom my soul so long has craved!
Jesus satisfies my longings;
Through His life I now am saved.
Whom my soul so long has craved!
Jesus satisfies my longings;
Through His life I now am saved.
2
Feeding on the husks around me,
Till my strength was almost gone,
Longed my soul for something better,
Only still to hunger on.
Till my strength was almost gone,
Longed my soul for something better,
Only still to hunger on.
3
Poor I was, and sought for riches,
Something that would satisfy,
But the dust I gathered round me
Only mocked my soul’s sad cry.
Something that would satisfy,
But the dust I gathered round me
Only mocked my soul’s sad cry.
4
Well of water, ever springing,
Bread of life, so rich and free,
Untold wealth that never faileth,
My Redeemer is to me.
Bread of life, so rich and free,
Untold wealth that never faileth,
My Redeemer is to me.
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
To Sherry of USA: Make peace with the past and then bury it. Accept who you are today and go from here. Understand that we all are human and make mistakes; we have eaten from the husks that surrounded us but God's grace brought us to the well of water and now we are able to lift our heads with the dignity that only Christ can give.
Germany
The order of the verses should probably be governed by the content of the last verse that summarizes the themes of thirst, hunger, and riches. This was our song of the day in our family devotions this morning. May I encourage people to feed on Colossians 2:9-10. Christ is all, and in Him we find fulfillment.
United States
Please pray for me. I have walked with God for over 30 years, yet when I sing this song it just points out that I still long to have the pain and sorrow erased from my heart so that when I shout & sing Hallelujah I have found Him there isn't a hollow echo in my heart. I want to find the peace that passes understanding and the joy that never fades.
Asheville, NC
I love this song! However, I've always heard the second and third verses reversed.
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, United States
I thank God that when I was feeding on the husk He found me and gave me food that I will never get hungry again. I was just crying out to Him and He gave me this song. Thanks that I could find it just now.
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
A hymn that holds a deep well-spring of life. Listening to it leads me to profound enjoyments of Christ, even as I do my daily tasks. The Lord bless and preserve the ministry of these wonderful hymns for His lovers and seekers.
Land O Lakes, Florida, United States
This song brings joy to my soul, knowing that I have found Him who can satisfy my soul..Praise His Name
This hymn tells the story of so many, including myself. Before we know the Lord we search the world for satisfaction but it doesn't exist there! Everyone's soul craves the Lord, but few know it and look elsewhere. But HALLELUJAH, I HAVE FOUND HIM WHOM MY SOUL SO LONG HAS CRAVED!
Hamilton, NJ, USA
Jesus knows and satisfies our longings! Praise The Lord
Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines
HALLELUJAH, i have found Him. He satisfies my longings; He is the well of water, ever springing. He is the bread of life, so rich and free. Praise the Lord, through His life I now am saved.Amen!