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