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A Child of God

Barney Elliott Warren (1907) • English

Primary Scripture: Romans 8:21

Verse 1

Praise the Lord! my heart with His love is beaming, I am a child of God; Heaven’s golden light over me is streaming, I am a child of God.

Chorus

I am a child of God, I am a child of God; I have washed my robes in the cleansing fountain, I am a child of God.

Verse 2

Let the saints rejoice with my raptured spirit, I am a child of God; I will testify, that the world may hear it, I am a child of God.

Chorus

I am a child of God, I am a child of God; I have washed my robes in the cleansing fountain, I am a child of God.

Verse 3

Let a holy life tell the Gospel story, I am a child of God; How He fills the soul with His grace and glory, I am a child of God.

Chorus

I am a child of God, I am a child of God; I have washed my robes in the cleansing fountain, I am a child of God.

Verse 4

Saved from sin today, every band is riven, I am a child of God; Thro’ the tests of life I have peace from Heaven, I am a child of God.

Chorus

I am a child of God, I am a child of God; I have washed my robes in the cleansing fountain, I am a child of God.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • romans 8:21
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