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Children of the heavenly King
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Children of the heavenly King by Benjamin Milgrove — Lyrics
Cennick, 1743
Children of the heavenly King,
As ye journey, sweetly sing;
Sing your Savior’s worthy praise,
Glorious in his works and ways
We are traveling home to God,
In the way the fathers trod;
They are happy now, and we
Soon their happiness shall see.
O, ye banished seed, be glad!
Christ our advocate is made;
Us to save, our flesh assumes,
Brother to our souls becomes.
Shout, ye little flock, and blest,
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About Children of the heavenly King
This well-known hymn, Children of the Heavenly King, is here arranged for SATB choir. Its English text, penned by John Cennick in 1743, speaks of the Christian journey towards heavenly home, encouraging believers to sing praises to their Savior. The text emphasizes themes of hope, perseverance, and the ultimate reward awaiting the faithful in Zion. Milgrove’s setting provides a suitable anthem for services of encouragement, reflection, or general occasions within the church calendar, drawing on the stirring words to inspire a sense of collective faith and anticipation of eternal peace.
