The Hymnal ‎#347

347. Children of the heavenly King

1 Children of the Heavenly King,
As we 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 Fear not, brethren; joyful stand
On the borders of your land;
Jesus Christ, your Father's Son,
Bids you undismayed go on.

4 Lord, obediently we go,
Gladly leaving all below;
Only Thou our Leader be,
And we still will follow Thee.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Children of the heavenly King
• Author: Rev. John Cennick (1742)
• Meter: 7. 7. 7. 7.
• Publication Date: 1950
• Topic: The Church and the Sacraments: Christian Fellowship; Communion of Saints; Courage and Loyalty; Saints, Communion of

Tune Information

• Name: PLEYEL'S HYMN
• Composer: Ignaz J. Pleyel (1790)
• Meter: 7. 7. 7. 7.
• Key: G Major
• Notes: Arr. from Ignaz J. Pleyel, 1790