Hymns, Selected and Original ‎#453

453. Children of the heavenly King

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

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

3 O, ye banish'd seed be glad!
Christ our advocate is made;
Us to save, our flesh assumes--
Brother to our souls becomes.

4 Shout, ye little flock, and blest,
You on Jesus' throne shall rest;
There your seat is now prepar'd--
There your kingdom and reward.

5 Fear not brethren--joyful stand
On the borders of your land;
Jesus Christ, your Father's Son,
Bids you undismay'd go on.

6 Lord, submissive make us go,
Gladly leaving all below;
Only thou our leader be,
And we still will follow thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Children of the heavenly King
• Meter: P. M.
• Publication Date: 1828
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 35:10
  ;
  Luke 12:32
• Topic: Christian experience: A pilgrimage; Rejoicing in Hop

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