The Cyber Hymnal ‎#4476

4476. The Promise Of My Father's Love

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 covenant of Thy Word
I set my worthless name;
I seal th’engagement to my Lord,
And make my humble claim.

3 The light, and strength, and pardoning 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.

Text Information

• First Line: The promise of My Father’s love
• Title: The Promise Of My Father's Love
• Author: Isaac Watts
• Meter: CM
• Language: English
• Source: Hymns and Spiritual Songs 1709, Book III
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: YORK
• Meter: CM
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Scottish Psalter, 1615
• Copyright: Public Domain