Hymn 561
Children of the heav’nly King
Meter: 7.7.7.7.
Scripture: Galatians 4:7
1
Children of the heav’nly King,
As ye journey, sweetly sing;
Sing your Saviour’s worthy praise
Glorious in His works and ways.
2
We are travelling home to God
In the way the fathers trod;
They are happy now, and we
Soon their happiness shall see.
3
Shout, ye little flock and blest;
You on Jesus’ throne shall rest;
There your seat is now prepared,
There your kingdom and reward.
4
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.
5
Fear not, brethren; joyful stand
On the borders of your land;
Jesus Christ, your Father’s Son,
Bids you undismayed go on.
6
Lord, obediently we go,
Gladly leaving all below;
Only Thou our leader be,
And we still will follow Thee.