The New English Hymnal ‎#344

344. 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 travelling 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 Lift your eyes ye sons of light,
Sion's city is in sight;
There our endless home shall be,
There our Lord in glory see.

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Text Information

• First Line: Children of the heavenly King
• Author: John Cennick, 1718-55 (alt.)
• Meter: 77 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Mothering Sunday; Infant Baptism
• Notes: Alternative tune GOTT SEI DANK 482

Tune Information

• Name: MELLING
• Composer: John Fawcett
• Harmonizer: Geoffrey Shaw, 1879-1943
• Meter: 77 77
• Key: G Major
• Source: A New set of Sacred Music, 1822