CPWI Hymnal ‎#415

415. 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 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, obedient we would 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 (alt.)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Topic: General Hymns: Christian Vocation and Witness
• Notes: A higher setting of INNOCENTS is found at 249, 646

Tune Information

• Name: INNOCENTS
• Meter: 7.7.7.7
• Key: D Major
• Source: The Parish Choir, London, 1846-1851, 1850