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CXLVIII. Children of the heav'nly King

1 Children of the heav'nly King,
As we journey let us sing;
Sing your Saviour's worthy praise,
Glorious in his works and ways!

2 We are trav'ling home to God,
In the way the fathers trod:
They are happy now, and we
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 Fear not, brethren, joyful stand
On the borders of our land;
Jesus Christ, your Father's son,
Bids us undismay'd go on.

5 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
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1790
• Topic: Rejoicing
• Notes: Tune: SAVANNAH

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