The promise of my Father's love
by Isaac Watts·1707·Meter 8.6.8.6 (CM)
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"The promise of my Father's love
Shall stand for ever good,"
He said; and gave his soul to death,
And sealed the grace with blood.
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To this dear cov'nant of thy word
I set my worthless name;
I seal th' engagement to my Lord,
And make my humble claim.
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Thy light, and strength, and pard'ning grace,
And glory, shall be mine
My life and soul, my heart and flesh,
And all my powers, are thine.
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I call that legacy my own
Which Jesus did bequeath;
'Twas purchased with a dying groan,
And ratified in death.
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Sweet is the memory of his name
Who blessed us in his will,
And to his testament of love
Made his own life the seal.