The Voice of Praise: a collection of hymns for the use of the Methodist Church 268. Why should the children of a King

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The Voice of Praise‎#268

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Text:	Why should the children of a King
Author:	Watts

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
Author:	Watts
Meter:	C. M.
Publication Date:	1873
Scripture:	Romans 8:16 ; 2 Corinthians 1:22 ; 2 Corinthians 5:5 ; Hebrews 10:15 ; 1 John 5:6-10
Topic:	The Holy Spirit; Influences of the Spirit