Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church ‎#263

263. Children of the heavenly King

1 Children of the heavenly King,
As you journey sweetly sing;
Sing your 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 Sing, ye little flock and blest;
You on Jesus' throne shall rest;
There your seat is now prepared,
There your kingdom and reward.

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 still will follow thee!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Children of the heavenly King
• Author: John Cennick (1742)
• Meter: 7 7, 7 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917

Tune Information

• Name: INNOCENTS
• Meter: 7 7, 7 7
• Key: E Major
• Source: The Parish Choir, London, 1850