The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal ‎#500

500. Children of the Heavenly King

1 Children of the heavenly King,
As we journey let us sing;
Sing our Saviour’s worthy praise,
Glorious in His works and ways.

2 We are traveling home to God,
In the way our fathers trod;
They are happy now, and we
Soon their happiness shall see.

3 Fear not, brethren; joyful stand
On the borders of our land;
Jesus Christ, our Father’s Son,
Bids us undismayed go on.

4 Lord, obediently we'll go,
Gladly leaving all below;
Only Thou our Leader be,
And we still will follow Thee.

AMEN.

Text Information

• First Line: Children of the Heavenly King
• Title: Children of the Heavenly King
• Author: John Cennick, 1718-1755
• Meter: 7. 7. 7. 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Topic: Assurance and Faith

Tune Information

• Name: PLEYEL'S HYMN
• Composer: Ignace J. Pleyel, 1757-1831
• Meter: 7. 7. 7. 7.
• Key: G Major or modal