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   Search   My Father is rich in houses and lands 00:00 1x  Replay Text Text+ Piano Guitar 1 My Father is rich in houses and lands, He holdeth the wealth of the world in His hands! Of rubies and diamonds, of silver and gold, His coffers are full, He has riches untold. I’m a child of the King, A child of the King: With Jesus my Savior, I’m a child of the King. 2 My Father’s own Son, the Savior of men, Once wandered on earth as the poorest of them. But now He is pleading our pardon on high, That we may be His when He comes by and by. 3 I once was an out-cast stranger on earth, A sinner by choice, and an alien by birth; But I’ve been adopted, my name’s written down, An heir of salvation, the kingdom and crown. 4 Though poor on this earth, oh, why should I care? Since glorious things for me God doth prepare; Though trials abound, yet, still I may sing: All glory to God, I’m a child of the King.   16 Comment  1 2  OCT Ana Lara 7 STORRS, CONNECTICUT, UNITED 2023 STATES Harriertt Buell was born in 1834, in Cazevia, New York. Buell wrote this song one Sunday morning while walking home from her church. She then sent the text to the Northern Christian Advocate, and they printed it. The poem was titled “The Child of a King. ” At the same time, John Summer had been praying for a gospel song to write, which would replace the one his friend, Philip Bliss had promised to write before his unexpected death. John Summer served as a minister in Pennsylvania and New York, as well as being a music teacher. When Summer saw Mrs. Buell’s words in publication, he knew his prayer had been answered. He set a melody to the poem. Peter Bilhorn tells the following story from 1883: “We had started up the Missouri River for Bismarck, and on Sunday we stopped at a town named Blunt, to unload some freight. A crowd of men and boys came down to the wharf. I took my little organ, went on the wharf-boat, and sang a few songs, among others, the glorious hymn, I am a child of the King. I thought nothing more of the occasion until long afterwards, when I sang the same song, in Dwight L. Moody’s church in Chicago. Then a man in the back part of the house arose, and said, in a trembling voice, ‘two years ago, I heard that song, at Blunt, Dakota; I was an unsaved man, but that song sent me to thinking, and I decided to accept Christ, and I am now studying for the ministry. ’” Commentary by L. Codington MAY Grace Samuel 20 TRIVANDRUM, KERALA 2023 I am child of the king. I have been adopted into the family of the great king. Makes me so happy to sing this assured songe JAN Debbie B 9 KENDALL PARK, NEW JERSEY, UNITED 2022 STATES ‘Wondering if Harriet Buell spent time in Ocean Grove, NJ? It was- and is- a Methodist Camp meeting Town- and was frequented by many other hymn writer( Fanny Crosby for one). The 4th verse of “A Child Of the King! ” Says, “ a tent or a cottage- why should I care? ” These are STILL over 100 tents occupied each May - Sept- and WE have a ‘cottage’ there. Anyone know??! NOV Pastor Jerido 29 JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY, UNITED 2021 STATES This song reminds you we are rich We have inheritance in Jesus Christ We are winners don't give up Your help is on the way hold on Call on him His Name is Jesus he Rescued you. He come see about you. He help you finish until the end Amen OCT Joy Masgarita 4 TORONTO, ON, CANADA 2020 Great AUG Norma Jean Carlisle 8 INDIANAPOLIS, IN, UNITED STATES 2018 My Father is rich in houses and lands, He holdeth the wealth of this world in His hands !! All Glory to God ! I am a child of the King ! JUN Helen Todd 21 JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, UNITED 2017 STATES Such a wonderful song. Sang this many times when I was a teenager in a group, which lasted for several years. Has such a message and SO THANKFUL TO BE A CHILD OF THE KING. My wonderful husband went Home in October 2016 and I am anxious to get there to be with him and the KING! OCT Steve Miller 26 DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES 2013 I especially like stanza 2, that the Only Begotten Son of God walked on earth as the poorest of men. Harriett Buell wrote the words for A Child of the King one Sunday morning while walking home from her Methodist church service. She sent her text to the Northern Christian Advocate, and it was printed in the February 1, 1877 issue. John Sumner had been praying for a Gospel song to replace the one that would have been writ‐ ten by his friend and teacher Philip Bliss, who had recently suffered an untimely death. When Sumner saw these words in the Northern Christian Advocate, he knew his prayer had been answered. Mr. Peter P. Bilhorn relates the following incident in connection with this hymn, which happened when he was engaged in evangelistic work among the cowboys in the West, in 1883. “We had started up the Missouri River for Bismarck, and on Sunday we stopped at a new town, named Blunt, to unload some freight. A crowd of men and boys came down to the wharf. I took my little organ, went on the wharf-boat, and sang a few songs—among others the glorious hymn, ‘I’m a child of of a King.’ I thought nothing more of the occasion until long af‐ terward, when I sang the same song in Mr. Moody’s church in Chicago [Illinois]. Then a man in the back part of the house arose, and said in a trembling voice: ’Two years ago I heard that song at Blunt, Dakota; I was then an unsaved man, but that song set me to thinking, and I decided to accept Christ, and I am now studying for the ministry.’” - My Life and Story of the Gospel Hymns and of Sacred Songs and Solos by Ira D. Sankey ----------------------- The original last line of stanza 3 said: An heir to a mansion, a robe and a crown. -------------------------------- The original 4th stanza said: A tent or a cottage, why should I care? They’re building a palace for me over there; Though exiled from home, yet still may I sing: All glory to God, I’m a child of the King. OCT Joan 16 BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES 2012 While talking to my aunt, she began to sing this song. She said she and my mother (recentely passed) sang it since they were growing up. I Googled it and downloaded the mp3 and the sheet music. I love this song and will play it often. OCT Jane 11 2012 This is a great song...  1 2  Details Loop: Song Forever Category: Comfort in Trials Subcategory: General Lyrics: Harriet E. Buell Music: John B. Summer Key: Eb Major Time: 3/4 Meter: 10.11.10.11. with chorus. Hymn Code: 3545333231 Share Post  Added to 35 users' list  Share with a friend Related Songs Languages: Portuguese See Also: Take the name of Jesus with you When upon life’s billows you are tempest tossed God Will Sovereignly Use All the way my Savior leads me Downloads Lead Sheet: Piano, Guitar, Text Music: mp3, MIDI, Tune (MIDI) Contact Us  English  French  简体  繁體 © 2024 hymnal.net