Children of the King

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March along, sing a song, sing it merrily

Author: George Bennard
Tune: [March along sing a song, sing it merrily]
Published in 2 hymnals

Audio files: MIDI

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1 March along sing a song, sing it merrily,
Children of the King are we;
Bravely fight for the right, right and purity,
Children of the King are we.

Refrain:
Children of the King are we
In His service glad and free,
Marching ‘neath His blood-stained banner on to victory.

2 Banners bright in the light, for Him we will wave,
Children of the King are we;
Voices raise sing His praise, He alone can save,
Children of the King are we. [Refrain]

3 Forward go face the foe, never never fear,
Children of the King are we;
Vict’ry win over sin, Sing your song of cheer,
Children of the King are we. [Refrain]

Source: Full Redemption Songs #142

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Author: George Bennard

George Bennard (1873-1958) was born in Youngstown, OH. When he was a child the family moved to Albia, Iowa. He served with the Salvation Army in Iowa for several years before he was ordained in the Methodist Episcopal Church. His hymn "Speak, my Lord" appears in Triumphant Service Songs (Chicago: Rodeheaver Hall-Mack Co., 1934). He wrote words and tune for his best known hymn "The Old Rugged Cross" in 1913. Mary Louise VanDyke Go to person page >

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First Line:	March along, sing a song, sing it merrily
Title:	Children of the King
Author:	George Bennard
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Children of the King are we
Copyright:	Public Domain