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Why should the children of a king

Hymnal: A Pocket hymn-book, designed as a constant companion for the pious #XXXVII (1790) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Why should the children of a king Go mourning all their days? Great Comforter, descend, and bring The tokens of thy grace! 2 Dost thou not dwell in all thy saints, And seal the heirs of heav'n? When wilt thou banish my complaints, And shew 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; May thy blest wings, celestial Dove, Safely convey me home. Topics: Penitential Languages: English

Why should the children of a King

Author: Rev. I. Watts, D.D. Hymnal: The Songs of Zion #135 (1915) Languages: English Tune Title: WARTRACE

Why should the children of a King

Hymnal: Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) #189 (1870) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 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 Thy 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 my 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 safely bear me home. Topics: Comforter; Holy Spirit; Holy Spirit as Comforter; Holy Spirit as the earnest of heaven; Indwelling of the Holy Spirit; Pentecsot; Whit-Sunday; Witness of the Spirit Languages: English

Why should the children of a King

Author: Watts Hymnal: The Voice of Praise #268 (1873) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 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. Topics: The Holy Spirit; Influences of the Spirit Scripture: Romans 8:16

Why should the children of a King

Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #343 (1835) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: Why should the children of a King Go mourning all their days? Great Comforter! descend and bring Some tokens of thy grace. 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? Assure my conscience of her part In the Redeemer's blood And bear thy witness with my heart, That I am born of God. Thou art the earnest of his love, The pledge of joys to come; And thy soft wings, celestial Dove, Will safe convey me home. Topics: Judgment and mercy; Ascension of Christ; Christ His ascension; God great and good; God his power and majesty; God his vengeance and compassion; Jehovah; Mercies common and special; Power and majesty of God; Praise for temporal blessings; Spirit given at Christ's ascension; Vengeance and compassion Scripture: Romans 8:14 Languages: English