692 | The Hymnal#693 | 694 |
1 Around the throne of God in heaven
Thousands of children stand,
Children whose sins are all forgiven,
A holy, happy band,
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,
Singing, "Glory, glory,
Glory be to God on high."
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,
Singing, "Glory, glory,
Glory be to God on high?"
4 Because the Saviour shed His blood
To wash away their sin;
Bathed in that pure and precious flood,
Behold them white and clean,
Singing, "Glory, glory,
Glory be to God on high."
5 On earth they sought the Saviour's grace,
On earth they loved His Name;
So now they see His blessed face,
And stand before the Lamb,
Singing, "Glory, glory,
Glory be to God on high."
Amen.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | Around the throne of God in heaven |
Author: | Anne H. Shepherd (c. 1835, alt.) |
Refrain First Line: | Singing glory, glory |
Publication Date: | 1895 |
Notes: | Verse 4, line 3, and refrain, alt. |