The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#653

653. Around the Throne of God in Heaven

1 Around the throne of God in heav'n,
Thousands of children stand;
Children whose sins are all forgiv'n,
A holy, happy band,

Refrain:
Singing, Glory, Glory,
Glory be to God on high!

2 In flowing robes of spotless white
See every one arrayed;
Dwelling in everlasting light,
And joys that never fade. [Refrain]

3 What brought them to that world above,
That heaven so bright and fair,
Where all is peace and joy and love;
How came those children there? [Refrain]

4 Because the Saviour shed His blood
To wash away their sin;
Bathed in that pure and precious flood,
Behold them white and clean! [Refrain]

5 On earth they sought the Saviour's grace,
On earth they loved His Name;
So now they see His blessèd face,
And stand before the Lamb. [Refrain]

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Around the throne of God in heav'n
• Title: Around the Throne of God in Heaven
• Author: Anne Houlditch Shepherd (1842)
• Refrain First Line: Singing glory, glory
• Meter: C. M. With Refrain.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Topic: Children's Hymns

Tune Information

• Name: CHILDREN'S PRAISES
• Arranger: Henry E. Matthews (about 1853)
• Meter: C. M. With Refrain.
• Key: G Major