Come, thou Fount of every blessing
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[C]Come, thou Fount of every blessing,
[F]Tune my heart to sing thy grace;
[C]Streams of mercy never ceasing,
[G]Call for songs of loudest praise.
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[C]Teach me some melodious sonnet,
[F]Sung by flaming tongues above;
[C]Praise the mount--I'm fix'd upon it:
[G]Mount of thy redeeming love!
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[C]Here I raise mine Ebenezer,
[F]Hither by thy help I'm come;
[C]And I hope, by thy good pleasure,
[G]Safely to arrive at home.
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[C]Jesus sought me when a stranger,
[F]Wand'ring from the fold of God;
[C]He, to rescue me from danger,
[G]Interposed his precious blood.
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[C]O! to grace how great a debtor
[F]Daily I'm constrained to be!
[C]Let thy goodness, like a fetter,
[G]Bind my wand'ring heart to thee:
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[C]Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it;
[F]Prone to leave the God I love--
[C]Here's my heart, O take and seal it,
[G]Seal it for thy courts above!
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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 fix'd upon it:
Mount of thy redeeming love!
Here I raise mine Ebenezer,
Hither by thy help I'm come;
And I hope, by thy good pleasure,
Safely to arrive at home.
Jesus sought me when a stranger,
Wand'ring from the fold of God;
He, to rescue me from danger,
Interposed his precious blood.
O! to grace how great a debtor
Daily I'm constrained to be!
Let thy goodness, like a fetter,
Bind my wand'ring 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!
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About This Hymn
"Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing" was written by Robert Robinson in 1757 when he was just 22 years old. Robinson, a former rebellious youth who had come to faith through the preaching of George Whitefield, penned the hymn as an expression of his gratitude for God's grace. The hymn is known for its heartfelt plea for God's guidance and constant reminder of the source of all blessings, with the opening line invoking God's presence as the "Fount of every blessing." The lyrics reflect Robinson's spiritual journey, acknowledging both the beauty of divine grace and the human tendency to stray. Over time, it has become a cherished and enduring hymn, celebrated for its deep theological themes and emotive melody. Despite Robinson's later doubts about his faith, "Come, Thou Fount" remains a timeless piece of Christian worship, often sung in churches around the world. The hymn's final verse, which originally included a reference to the poet's personal struggles, continues to resonate with many.