Children of the Kingdom

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Children of the kingdom while we journey here

Author: Fanny Crosby
Tune: [Children of the kingdom, while we journey here]
Published in 6 hymnals

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1 Children of the kingdom, while we journey here,
Only for a time abiding;
Looking unto Jesus, banish ev'ry fear,
For his eyes our path is guiding.

Chorus:
From the land of song, the bright land of song,
Listen to the music gently falling;
Children of the kingdom, tarry not, but come
Where the pure in heart are calling.

2 Children of the kingdom, pressing on our way,
Never let us falter, never;
Bear the cross for Jesus, bear it ev'ry day,
In his mercy trusting ever. [Chorus]

3 Children of the kingdom, while we watch and wait,
Never be discouraged, never;
Soon our feet will enter thro' the palace gate,
And go out no more forever. [Chorus]

4 Children of the kingdom, joyful let us be,
Yonder is the shining river;
There in all his beauty we the King shall see,
And behold his face forever. [Chorus]

Source: Junior Songs: a collection of sacred hymns and songs; for use in meetings of junior societies, Sunday Schools, etc. #34

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Author: Fanny Crosby

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First Line:	Children of the kingdom while we journey here
Title:	Children of the Kingdom
Author:	Fanny Crosby
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	From the land of song, the bright land of song
Copyright:	Public Domain