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Children of the heavenly King

The same words as 2 hymnals printed them. Pick two versions to see every change between them: words added, dropped or altered, and verses left out.

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Verse 1

Children of the heavenly King,
As ye journey, sweetly sing;
Sing your Savior's worthy praise,
Glorious in his works and ways.

Verse 1

Children of the heavenly King,
As we journey, sweetly sing;
Sing your Saviour's worthy praise,
Glorious in his works and ways.

Verse 2

We are traveling home to God,
In the way the fathers trod;
They are happy now and we
Soon their happiness shall see.

Verse 2

We are traveling home to God,
In the way the fathers trod;
And when Jordan's Lord shall come,
We shall all be gathered home.

Verse 3

Shout, ye little flock, and blest,
You near Jesus throne shall rest;
There your seats are now prepared,
There your kingdom and reward.

Verse 3

Shout, ye little flock, and blest,
You near Jesus' throne shall rest;
There your seats are now prepared,
There your kingdom and reward.

Verse 4

Fear not, brethren, joyful stand
On the borders of your land;
Jesus Christ, your Father's Son,
Bids you undismay'd co on.

Verse 4

Fear not, brethren, joyful stand
On the borders of your land;
Jesus Christ, your Father's Son,
Bids you undismayed go on.

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