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 shew 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.