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XIX. The Christian;s Prospects

1 Children of the heav'nly King,
As ye journey sweetly sing:
Sing your Saviour's worthy praise,
Glorious in his works and ways!

2 Ye are trav'ling home to God,
In the way the Fathers trod:
They are happy now, and ye
Soon their happiness shall see.

3 O, ye banish'd seed, be glad!
Christ your advocate is made;
Us, to save, our flesh assumes,
Brother to our souls becomes.

4 Shout, ye little flock, and blest,
You on Jesu's throne shall rest;
There your seat is now prepar'd,
There your kingdom and reward.

5 Fear not brethren, joyful stand
On the borders of your land;
Jesus Christ, your Father's son,
Bids you undismay'd go on.

6 Lord, obediently we'll go,
Gladly leaving all below:
Only thou our leader be,
And we still will follow thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Children of the heav'nly King,
• Title: The Christian;s Prospects
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1783
• Notes: For SOMERSET

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