Hymns

The promise of my Father's love

by Isaac Watts·1707·Meter 8.6.8.6 (CM)

1

"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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

I call that legacy my own
Which Jesus did bequeath;
'Twas purchased with a dying groan,
And ratified in death.

5

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.