The Book of Worship ‎#177

177. Children of the heavenly King

1 Children of the heavenly King,
As you 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 the fathers trod;
They are happy now, and ye
Soon their happiness shall see.

3 Banished once, by sin betrayed,
Christ your Advocate is made;
Pardoned now, no more we roam,
Christ conducts us to our roam.

4 Shout, 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, Lord, obediently we'll 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: 7s.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1867
• Topic: Prayer: Social Prayer

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