Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs: selected and original, designed for the use of the Church Universal in public and private devotion CCCXV. How large the promise! how divine

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CCCXIV

Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs‎#CCCXV

CCCXVI

Text:	At the Dedication of Children
Author:	Watts

1 How large the promise! how divine,
To Abrah'm and his seed!
I'll be a God to thee and thine,
Supplying all their need.

2 The words of his extensive love
From age to age endure;
The angel of the cov'nant proves,
And seals, the blessing sure.

3 Jesus the ancient faith confirms,
To our great Fathers giv'n;
He takes young children to his arms,
And calls them heirs of heav'n.

4 Our God, how faithful are his ways!
His love endures the same;
Nor from the promise of his grace
Blots out the childrens' name.

Text Information
First Line:	How large the promise! how divine
Title:	At the Dedication of Children
Author:	Watts
Meter:	C. M.
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1792
Scripture:	Matthew 18:3 ; Matthew 18:10 ; Genesis 17:7 ; Romans 15:8 ; Mark 10:14
Topic:	Miscellaneous Hymns for Sundry Occasions
Notes:	Public Domain.