Church Book ‎#379

379. 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 We are travelling home to God,
In the way the fathers trod;
They are happy now, and we
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 Fear not, brethren, joyful stand
On the borders of your land;
Jesus Christ, your Father's Son,
Bids you undismayed go on.

6 Lord, obediently we 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
• Author: John Cennick (1742, a.)
• Meter: 7s.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: The Order of Salvation: Peace and Joy; Easter Eve; Easter Season, Second Sunday; Easter Season, Sixth Sunday
• Notes: Alternate tune: #80, #303 or HENDON by Malan (end of hymnal #470b)

Tune Information

• Name: BEETHOVEN
• Meter: 7s.
• Key: G Major
• Notes: Composer from index: From Beethoven