Ó Deus bendito, sou pequenino,Mas já caminho pelo Teu ensino;Sou neste mundo um peregrino,Já me fizeste cidadão dos céus.
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 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" .
: The lyrics reflect a "spiritual journey," emphasizing humility ("sou pequenino") and the recognition of human smallness before God's greatness.