By Marah's stream of bitterness,
When Moses stood and cried,
Jehovah heard his fervent pray'r,
And instant help supplied:
The Prophet sought the precious tree
With prompt, obedient feet;
'Twas cast into the fount, and made
The bitter waters sweet.
Whene'er affliction o'er thee sheds
Its influence malign,
Then, suff'rer, be the Prophet's pray's,
And prompt obedience, thine:
'Tis but a Marah's fount, ordain'd
Thy faith in God to prove,
And pray'r and resignation shall
Its bitterness remove