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Text:Children of the heavenly King

55b. 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 traveling home to God
In the way the fathers trod;
They are happy now, and ye
Soon their happiness shall see.

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

4 Lord, submissive make us go,
Gladly leaving all below;
Only thou our Leader be.
And we still will follow thee.

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First Line: Children of the heavenly King
Language: English
Publication Date: 1875
Notes: Public Domain.
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