The Plymouth Sabbath School Collection of Hymns and Tunes ‎#236

236. Children of the heavenly King

1 Children of the heav'nly King,
As we 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 Shout, ye little flock, and blest;
You on Jesus' throne shall rest:
There your seat is now prepared--
There your kingdom and reward.

4 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.

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

6 Lord, submissive make us 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
• Publication Date: 1865
• Notes: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: HERALD-ANGELS
• Arranger: Mendelssohn
• Meter: 7s
• Key: G Major or modal