The Church Hymnal ‎#349

349. Children of the heav'nly King

1 Children of the heav'nly King,
As ye journey, sweetly sing;
Sing our Saviour's worthy praise,
Glorious in His works and ways!

2 We are traveling home to God,
In the way the fathers trod:
They are happy now, and we
Soon their happiness shall see.

3 Lift your eyes, ye sons of light!
Sion's city is in sight:
There our endless home shall be,
There our Lord we soon shall see.

4 Fear not, brethren; joyful stand
On the borders of your land;
Jesus Christ, your Father's Son,
Bids you undismayed go on.

5 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 heav'nly King
• Author: J. Cennick
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: General
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: PLEYEL'S HYMN
• Composer: I. Pleyel
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: Public Domain.