Trinity Hymnal ‎#720

720. The Child of a King

1 My Father is rich in houses and lands,
He holdeth the wealth of the world in his hands!
Of rubies and diamonds, of silver and gold,
His coffers are full, he has riches untold.

Refrain:
I'm the child of a King,
The child of a King:
With Jesus, my Saviour,
I'm the child of a King.

2 My Father's own Son, the Saviour of men,
Once wandered o’er earth as the poorest of them;
But now he is reigning forever on high,
And will give me a home in heav'n by and by. [Refrain]

3 I once was an outcast stranger on earth,
A sinner by choice, an alien by birth!
But I've been adopted, my name's written down,
An heir to a mansion, a robe. and a crown. [Refrain]

4 A tent or a cottage, why should I care?
They're building a palace for me over there!
Though exiled from home yet, still may I sing:
All glory to God, I'm the child of a King! [Refrain]

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: My Father is rich in houses and lands
• Title: The Child of a King
• Author: Hattie E. Buell
• Refrain First Line: I’m the child of a King
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Romans 8:16-17
• Topic: Assurance; Christians: Blessedness of; Contentment; God: King; Hymns for Informal Occasions; Poverty

Tune Information

• Name: [My Father is rich in houses and lands]
• Composer: John b. Sumner
• Key: E Major