Praise for the Lord (Expanded Edition) ‎#87

87. Children of the Heavenly King

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

2 Shout, ye ransomed ones and blest!
You on Jesus' throne shall rest;
There your seat is now prepared,
There your glory and reward.

3 Lift your eyes, ye sons of light!
Zion'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, Lord, our Leader be,
That we still may follow Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Children of the heav'nly King
• Title: Children of the Heavenly King
• Author: John Cennick (1742)
• Meter: 77.77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  Malachi 2:10
  ;
  1 John 3:1
• Topic: Christians: Sonship

Tune Information

• Name: PLEYEL'S HYMN
• Composer: Ignace Joseph Pleyel (1791)
• Meter: 77.77
• Key: G Major