Timeless Truths ‎#1129

1129. I Am a Child of the King

1 Oh, how sublime is the life of the Christian,
Filled with the glory of Jesus divine;
Deep in his bosom he’s joyfully conscious
That he is born of a heavenly line.

Refrain:
I am a child, a child of the King,
I am a child, a child of the King;
I am a prince in the kingdom of love,
I am a child of the King.

2 Once I was lost and a child of confusion,
Over the mountains of folly I roamed;
But at the cross I have entered the kingdom,
Glory to Jesus! His love is enthroned. [Refrain]

3 God is my Father, and Jesus my Brother,
Since I’m adopted by heavenly love;
I am an heir in the kingdom of glory,
And have a crown that is waiting above. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, how sublime is the life of the Christian
• Title: I Am a Child of the King
• Author: Daniel S. Warner
• Refrain First Line: I am a child, a child of the King
• Meter: 11.10.11.10 R
• Scripture:
  Romans 8:17
• Topic: Experience
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/I_Am_a_Child_of_the_King); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (463); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (536)

Tune Information

• Name: [Oh, how sublime is the life of the Christian]
• Composer: Barney E. Warren (1911)
• Meter: 11.10.11.10 R
• Key: A♭ Major
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/I_Am_a_Child_of_the_King); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (463); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (536)