The Children's Hymnbook ‎#132

132. Far Above in Highest Heaven

1 Far above in highest Heaven,
Jesus reigns, our Lord and King;
He His life for us has given;
He did life eternal bring.
Sing then, children, sing with gladness;
Loud let grateful anthems ring!
Jesus is the children’s Saviour,
Jesus is the children’s King.

2 Once on earth the children praised Him,
And hosanna was their cry;
Now that God to Heaven has raised Him,
Loud they praise Him in the sky.
Shout then children, shout your praises;
Loud let grateful anthems ring!
Jesus is the children’s Saviour,
Jesus is the children’s King.

3 Come then early, come to Jesus
As the children did of old:
He from sin and sorrow frees us;
Never will His love grow cold.
Daily let us learn to love Him;
Daily let us join to sing
Praises to our Lord and Saviour,
Praises to the children’s King.

Text Information

• First Line: Far above in highest Heaven
• Title: Far Above in Highest Heaven
• Author: W. Herbert Scott, 1862-1932
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1962
• Copyright: © Independent Press, from "Congregational Praise"
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: REX GLORIAE
• Composer: Henry Smart, 1813-79
• Harmonizer: Derek Ferris (1961)
• Key: A♭ Major