This edition was prepared by Andrew Sims — free to download, print, rehearse and perform.
Children of the heavenly King
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
Preview
0
0
2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Andrew Sims
Preview
Subscribed as
Want Sunday picks sent to another address too?
Free weekly email
Your choir should not be left out in what's trending
Sunday mass selections, psalms, and trending songs in your area — straight to your inbox.
Children of the heavenly King by Frederick A. Ouseley — 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,
Read full lyrics
About Children of the heavenly King
Frederick Arthur Gore Ouseley's setting of Children of the Heavenly King is a sacred hymn for SATB choir. The music opens with a warm, inviting texture, soon developing into a dialogue between the voices that reflects the hopeful and encouraging nature of the text. The English lyrics, penned by Cennick in 1743, speak of the Christian journey towards God, emphasizing joy, steadfastness, and the ultimate reward of heavenly rest. The composer's setting captures the uplifting spirit of the words, with moments of both gentle reflection and triumphant praise. This arrangement offers a familiar yet engaging musical experience for choirs looking to perform a well-loved hymn with rich choral writing.
