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[I'm a child of the King]

Appears in 9 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: J. E. Thomas Incipit: 55111 15565 53123 Used With Text: I'm a Child of the King

Author: E. R. Latta Appears in 20 hymnals First Line: I'm a child of the King Refrain First Line: I'm a child of the King Lyrics: 1 I’m a child of the King, Who is mightier far Than the kings of this world, In their palaces are; I’m a child of the King; What a wonderful thing! I’m a child of the King. Refrain: I’m a child of the King! What a wonderful thing! I’m a child of the heavenly King! Oh His love I’ll ever sing, And I’ll make His praises ring! I’m a child of the King. 2 I’m a child of the King, Who has conquered the grave, I’m a child of the King, Who is mighty to save! I’m a child of the King, What a wonderful thing! I’m a child of the King. [Refrain] 3 I’m a child of the King; And His majesty own! I’m a child of the King, And an heir to the throne! I’m a child of the King, What a wonderful thing! I’m a child of the King. [Refrain] Scripture: 1 John 3:2 Used With Tune: [I'm a child of the King]

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I’m a Child of the King

Author: E. R. Latta Hymnal: Old Time Revival #34 (1950) First Line: I'm a child of the King Refrain First Line: I'm a child of the King Lyrics: 1 I’m a child of the King, Who is mightier far Than the kings of this world, In their palaces are; I’m a child of the King; What a wonderful thing! I’m a child of the King. Refrain: I’m a child of the King! What a wonderful thing! I’m a child of the heavenly King! Oh His love I’ll ever sing, And I’ll make His praises ring! I’m a child of the King. 2 I’m a child of the King, Who has conquered the grave, I’m a child of the King, Who is mighty to save! I’m a child of the King, What a wonderful thing! I’m a child of the King. [Refrain] 3 I’m a child of the King; And His majesty own! I’m a child of the King, And an heir to the throne! I’m a child of the King, What a wonderful thing! I’m a child of the King. [Refrain] Scripture: 1 John 3:2 Languages: English Tune Title: [I'm a child of the King]

I'm a Child of the King

Author: E. R. Latta Hymnal: Songs of Inspiration #28 (1949) Refrain First Line: I'm a child of the King! Languages: English Tune Title: [I'm a child of the King]

I'm a Child of the King

Author: E. R. Latta Hymnal: New Songs of Inspiration (vol. one) #28 (1984) Refrain First Line: I'm a child of the King! Languages: English Tune Title: [I'm a child of the King]

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E. R. Latta

1839 - 1915 Author of "I'm a Child of the King" in Soul Stirring Songs Rv Eden Reeder Latta USA 1839-1915. Born at Haw Patch, IN, the son of a Methodist minister, (also a boyhood friend of hymn writer Willam A Ogden) he became a school teacher. During the American Civil War he preached for the Manchester Methodist Church and other congregations (possibly as a circuit rider filling empty pulpits). In 1863 he married Mary Elizabeth Wright, and they had five children: Arthur, Robert, Jennie, two others. He taught for the public schools of Manchester, and later Colesburg, IA. He moved to Guttenberg, IA, in the 1890s, and continued writing song lyrics for several major gospel composers, including William Ogden, James McGranahan, James Fillmore, and Edmund Lorenz. He wrote 1600+ songs and hymns, many being widely popular in his day. His older brother, William, composed hymn tunes. He died at Guttenbert, IA. John Perry

J. E. Thomas

1860 - 1946 Composer of "[I'm a child of the King]" in Soul Stirring Songs J. Edmond Thomas Born: December 6, 1860, Calhoun County, Arkansas. Died: April 30, 1946, Fort Worth, Texas. Buried: Greenwood Cemetery, Fort Worth, Texas. Note: Some sources give his first name as John; his tombstone says James. Thomas was the husband of Courtney Lee Wigley and Pearl Hatchett (married 1923) In 1874, his family moved from their farm in Texas to Arkansas. His father died later that year. As the oldest son, he had his hands full supporting the family, but he managed to begin attending a vocal school at age 17, under Professor T. A. Bridges. He later studied under Horatio Palmer and George A. Goodrich. He began a full time music career in 1890, and with Franklin Eiland and John M. Greer, and helped found the Trio Music Company in Waco, Texas, in 1892. He went on to establish the Quartet Music Company in Fort Worth, Texas. A teacher, composer, music compiler, and publisher for over 44 years. © The Cyber Hymnal™ (www.hymntime.com/tch)