Ó Deus bendito, sou pequenino,Mas já caminho pelo Teu ensino;Sou neste mundo um peregrino,Já me fizeste cidadão dos céus.
: The melody is attributed to Lowell Mason , a famous 19th-century American composer. It shares the same tune as the world-renowned hymn "Nearer, My God, to Thee" . Ó Deus bendito, sou pequenino,Mas já caminho pelo
The hymn (Citizen of Heaven) is a cornerstone of the Hinos de Louvores e Súplicas a Deus (Hinário 5) used by the Congregação Cristã no Brasil (CCB). It is deeply cherished for its message of spiritual identity, portraying the believer as a humble "pilgrim" whose true home is with God. Complete Lyrics (Hinário 5) The hymn (Citizen of Heaven) is a cornerstone
Vivo alegre, em paz Te sigo,Nada receio, pois estou Contigo;Neste deserto, em Ti me abrigo,Já me fizeste cidadão dos céus. : The third stanza serves as a declaration
: The third stanza serves as a declaration of absolute trust in Christ as the source of life and confidence. Musical Resources
: It uses the metaphor of a "pilgrim" in a "desert," suggesting that the material world is a temporary transit point while the celestial realm is the permanent residence.
: The lyrics reflect a "spiritual journey," emphasizing humility ("sou pequenino") and the recognition of human smallness before God's greatness.