The Lutheran Hymnary ‎#458

458. Children of the heavenly King

1 Children of the heavenly King,
As ye journey, sweetly sing;
Sing your Savior'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 Lift your eyes, ye sons of light,
Zion's city is in sight:
There our endless home shall be,
There our Lord we soon shall see.

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

5 Lord, obediently we go,
Gladly leaving all below;
Only thou our leader be,
And we will still follow Thee.

Text Information

• First Line: Children of the heavenly King
• Author: J. Cennick (1742)
• Meter: 7s. 4L.
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: The Church Year: Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity; Pilgrimage

Tune Information

• Name: [Children of the heavenly King]
• Composer: J. Pleyel
• Meter: 7s. 4L.
• Key: G Major