Hymns for the Living Church ‎#445

445. Children of the Heavenly King

1 Children of the heav'nly King,
As we journey let us sing;
Sing our Savior's worthy praise,
Glorious in His works and ways.

2 We are trav'ling home to God
In the way our fathers trod;
They are happy now,k and we
Soon their happiness shall see.

3 Fear not, brethren, joyful stand
On the borders of our land;
Jesus Christ, our Father's Son,
Bids us undismayed go on.

4 Lord, obediently we'll 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: 1974
• Scripture:
  Exodus 14:15
  ;
  Isaiah 35:10
  ;
  Mark 10:28
• Topic: Christ: Guide; Pilgrimage, Christian; Praise: of Christ

Tune Information

• Name: VIENNA
• Composer: Justin H. Knecht (1799)
• Meter: 7 7 7 7
• Key: G Major