Hymn 7. Come To The Springs Of Living Water

"Come To The Springs Of Living Water" is a vibrant call to worship, inviting the congregation to gather from every corner of their lives to the mountain of the Lord. Originally composed by Sister Miriam Therese Winter and arranged here for four-part choir by Ike Eseka, the piece carries a joyful, rhythmic energy. The verses call on the people to bring their music, their offerings, and their very selves to God, casting off the clouds of darkness. It works beautifully as an entrance hymn, setting a tone of eager anticipation and communal joy as Mass begins.

Paired with it on this sheet is a setting of Psalm 99, "Arise, Come To Your God," utilizing the Grail translation and the familiar psalmody style of Joseph Gelineau. Though only the refrain is presented here, the message echoes the first hymn perfectly: a summons to rise and approach the Lord with songs of rejoicing. Together, these pieces give a choir loft excellent options for gathering the assembly, reminding everyone present that we approach a God who offers living water and endless reasons to rejoice.