Laudes Domini ‎#240

240. Assurance

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 heaven?
When wilt thou banish my complaints,
And show my sins forgiven?

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.

Text Information

• First Line: Why should the children of a King
• Title: Assurance
• Author: Isaac Watts
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1888
• Scripture:
  Ephesians 1:13
• Topic: Assurance: Prayer for; Christ: King of Glory; Despondency

Tune Information

• Name: ELVET
• Composer: J. B. Dykes
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: E♭ Major