On the Highway of the King

On the high­way of the King

Children’s hap­py voic­es ring

Songs of joy and glad­ness sing­ing

To our God above.

Many round us

press­ing on

Gain new cour­age with the song

Unto the wear­ied

hope ’tis bring­ing

Of sweet rest and love.

Then on the high­way of the King

Far let the sil­ve­ry ech­oes ring

Listening hearts that pass along

Linger to hear the song.

All who jour­ney on the road

Leading ev­er on to God

Join with the child­ren

Glad prais­es sing­ing

To the King.

On the high­way of the King

Far and hard the jour­ney­ing;

All the pray­ers

thy foot­steps heed­ing

Only God has known.

Little child­ren

walk in love

Lift your eyes to Heav’n ab­ove;

Long though the way

at last ’tis lead­ing

To the heav’n­ly throne.