Ó Deus bendito, sou pequenino,Mas já caminho pelo Teu ensino;Sou neste mundo um peregrino,Já me fizeste cidadão dos céus.
: 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. Ó Deus bendito, sou pequenino,Mas já caminho pelo
: The lyrics reflect a "spiritual journey," emphasizing humility ("sou pequenino") and the recognition of human smallness before God's greatness. : The melody is attributed to Lowell Mason
: 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" . Meaning and Context The hymn (Citizen of Heaven)
És minha força e segurança,És meu apoio, minha esperança,És minha vida e confiança;Já me fizeste cidadão dos céus. Meaning and Context
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)
: Full versions with lyrics are available on platforms like YouTube and Spotify . Cidadão Dos Céus - CCB - Congregação Cristã no Brasil