Children of the heavenly King
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[C] Children of the heavenly King,
[F] As ye journey, sweetly sing;
[G] Sing your Saviour's worthy praise,
[C] Glorious in his works and ways.
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[C] We are travelling home to God,
[F] In the way the fathers trod:
[G] They are happy now; and we
[C] Soon their happiness shall see.
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[C] Shout, ye little flock and blest;
[F] You on Jesus' throne shall rest:
[G] There your seat is now prepared,
[C] There your kingdom and reward.
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[C] Lift your eyes, ye sons of light;
[F] Zion's city is in sight;
[G] There our endless home shall be,
[C] There our Lord we soon shall see.
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[C] Fear not, brethren; joyful stand
[F] On the borders of your land;
[G] Christ, the everlasting Son,
[C] Bids you undismay'd go on.
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[C] Lord, obediently we go,
[F] Gladly leaving all below:
[G] Only thou our leader be,
[C] And we still will follow thee.
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Children of the heavenly King,
As ye journey, sweetly sing;
Sing your Saviour's worthy praise,
Glorious in his works and ways.
We are travelling home to God,
In the way the fathers trod:
They are happy now; and we
Soon their happiness shall see.
Shout, ye little flock and blest;
You on Jesus' throne shall rest:
There your seat is now prepared,
There your kingdom and reward.
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.
Fear not, brethren; joyful stand
On the borders of your land;
Christ, the everlasting Son,
Bids you undismay'd go on.
Lord, obediently we go,
Gladly leaving all below:
Only thou our leader be,
And we still will follow thee.
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About This Hymn
"Children of the Heavenly King" is a hymn that was written by John Cennick, an 18th-century English Methodist preacher and hymn writer. The hymn was composed during the time when the Methodist movement was gaining ground, particularly through the efforts of John and Charles Wesley. Cennick, deeply influenced by the Wesley brothers, used his hymn-writing as a means to spread the teachings of the movement and encourage spiritual devotion. The hymn itself reflects the themes of Christian joy, belonging, and faith, portraying believers as children of a heavenly kingdom. Its simple and accessible language made it popular in the Methodist community and beyond, especially in worship settings. The hymn's structure and joyful tone emphasize the hope and trust in God's care and eternal promise. Today, it remains a beloved piece of Christian hymnody, frequently sung in various Christian denominations around the world.