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The Pilgrim's Song

John Cennick (1743) • English

Primary Scripture: Exodus 14:15

Verse 1

Children of the heavenly King, As we journey let us sing; Sing our Savior’s worthy praise, Glorious in His works and ways, Glorious in His works and ways.

Verse 2

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

Verse 3

Fear not, brethren; joyful stand On the borders of our land; Jesus Christ, our Father’s Son, Bids us undismayed go on, Bids us undismayed go on.

Verse 4

Lord, obediently we'll go, Gladly leaving all below; Only Thou our leader be, And we still will follow Thee, And we still will follow Thee.

Verse 5

Amen.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • exodus 14:15

Reference 2

  • numbers 10:29

Reference 3

  • joshua 1:9

Reference 4

  • joshua 1:16

Reference 5

  • 2-samuel 14:14

Reference 6

  • 1-chronicles 29:12-16

Reference 7

  • 2-chronicles 13:12

Reference 8

  • psalms 7:17

Reference 9

  • psalms 13:6

Reference 10

  • psalms 71:16