The Hymnbook ‎#340

340. Children of the Heavenly King

1 Children of the Heavenly King,
As we journey, sweetly sing;
Sing our Saviour's worthy praise,
Glorious in His works and ways.

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

3 Fear not, brethren; joyful stand
On the borders of your land;
Jesus Christ, your Father's Son,
Bids you undismayed go on.

4 Lord, obediently we 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 (1742)
• Meter: 7. 7. 7. 7.
• Publication Date: 1955
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 35:10
  ;
  Luke 12:32
• Topic: Christ: Guide; Christ: Leader; Commitment; Communion of Saints; Pilgrimage of life; Life in Christ: Pilgrimage and Guidance of Life

Tune Information

• Name: PLEYEL'S HYMN
• Composer: Ignaz J. Pleyel (1790)
• Meter: 7. 7. 7. 7.
• Key: G Major
• Notes: Arr. from Ignaz J. Pleyel, 1790