The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#332

332. Children of the Heavenly King

1 Children of the heav'nly King,
As ye journey, sweetly sing;
Sing your Saviour's worthy praise,
Glorious in His works and ways!

2 Ye are traveling home to God
In the way our fathers trod;
They are happy now, and ye
Soon their happiness shall see.

3 O ye banished seed, be glad;
Christ our Advocate is made;
Us to save, our flesh assumes,
Brother to our souls becomes.

4 Sing, ye little flock and blest;
You on Jesus' throne shall rest;
There your seat is now prepared,
There your kingdom and reward.

5 Lord, obediently we go,
Gladly leaving all below;
Only Thou our Leader be,
And we still will follow Thee.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Children of the heav'nly King
• Title: Children of the Heavenly King
• Author: John Cennick (1742)
• Meter: 7 7, 7 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Scripture:
  Matthew 19:28
• Topic: Worship: Prayer and Praise; Names and Office of Christ: Advocate; Thanksgiving

Tune Information

• Name: HÄNDEL
• Composer: George Frederick Handel, (1685-1759)
• Meter: 7 7, 7 7.
• Key: C Major