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Text:Children of the Heavenly King
Author:John Cennick, 1718-1755
Tune:PLEYEL'S HYMN
Composer:Ignace J. Pleyel, 1757-1831

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



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