The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#482

482. Children of the heavenly King

1 Children of the heavenly King,
As we journey, sweetly sing;
Sing your Saviour's worthy praise,
Glorious in his works and ways.

2 We are traveling home to God,
In the way the fathers trod;
And when Christ our Lord shall come,
We shall all be gathered home.

3 Shout, ye little flock, and blest,
You near Jesus' throne shall rest;
There your seats are now prepared,
There your kingdom and reward.

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

Text Information

• First Line: Children of the heavenly King
• Author: John Cennick
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: The Christian: Hymns for Social Worship
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: DURHAM
• Meter: 7s
• Key: E Major
• Source: Ancient Tantum Ergo
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tunes: #333, 605, or 464.