Hymnal: The Christian Hymn-Book
Date: 1829
Compiler: B W Stone and T Adams
Publisher/Printer: N L Finnell
First Line: Ye happy children who follow Jesus
Topic: Parting Hymns
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer:
Tune:
Hymn Number: 254
Page Number: 279, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsYe happy children, who follow Jesus,
Unto the house of pray'r and praise,
Who are join'd in union, while love increases,
Resolv'd this way to spend your days;
Altho' opposed by the world and satan,
And flesh, and such as know not God,
Yet happy moments and joyful seasons,
We oft times find on Canaan's road.
Since we've been waiting on lovely Jesus,
We've felt some strength come from above,
Our hearts have burn'd with holy rapture:
We long to be with Christ above;
Then let us hold fast what is given,
And trust in God for time to come;
Sure we shall find our way to heaven,
So farewell, brethren, we're going home.
And as we go let's praise our Jesus,
And pray for those who spurn his grace,
Lost they should lose love's richest treasure,
And ne'er enjoy God's smiling face.
New here's my hand and my best wishes,
In token of my Christian love,
In hope with you to praise my Jesus,
So farewell, brethren, let's meet above.