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The Balmy Shower

1867

Fanny J. Crosby

William B. Bradbury

Temperance Chimes

30

6/8

G

3

2

https://hymnary.org/text/tis_the_balmy_shower_descending

1 'Tis the balmy shower descending In the valley on the plain, makes the air so cool around us, Cheers the drooping flowers again. Chorus: Then joyful together we'll sing, As gay as the bird on its wing; Cold water for me, our motto shall be, And loudly our chorus shall ring. 2 We are like the leaves unfolding, Spangled o'er with morning dew; Water from the crystal fountain, Makes us glad and merry too. 3 Give us water, sparkling water, From the brooklet pure and free; Grateful to our God who gave it, Let our hearts forever be.

Published in parallel with Josephine Pollard words, probably intended for the same melody.