Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#444

444. 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'ling 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 prepared;
There your kingdom and reward.

5 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: 7s.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Blessedness: of piety; Christians: their life and experience; Security of Christians; Christians Sons of God
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Author from index: Cennick

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