Why should the children of a King
by Isaac Watts·1707·Meter 8.6.8.6 (CM)
Based on Rom 8:14,16; Eph. 1:13,14.; Rom 8:14,16
1
Why should the children of a King
Go mourning all their days?
Great Comforter! descend and bring
Some tokens of thy grace.
2
Dost thou not dwell in all the saints,
And seal the heirs of heav'n?
When wilt thou banish my complaints,
And show my sins forgiv'n?
3
Assure my conscience of her part
In the Redeemer's blood
And bear thy witness with my heart,
That I am born of God.
4
Thou art the earnest of his love,
The pledge of joys to come;
And thy soft wings, celestial Dove,
Will safe convey me home.