Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New ‎#41

41. Around the throne of God a band

1 Around the throne of God a band
of glorious angels ever stand;
bright things they see, sweet harps they hold,
and on their heads are crowns of gold.

2 Some wait around him, ready still
to sing his praise and do his will;
and some, when he commands them, go
to guard his servants here below.

3 Lord, give thy angels ev'ry day
command to guide us on our way,
and bid them ev'ry evening keep
their watch around us while we sleep.

4 So shall no wicked thing draw near,
to do us harm or cause us fear;
and we shall dwell, when life is past,
with angels round thy throne at last.

Text Information

• First Line: Around the throne of God a band
• Title: Around the throne of God a band
• Author: John Mason Neale, 1818-1866
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  Daniel 7:10
  ;
  Psalm 91:5-14
  ;
  Psalm 104:4
  ;
  Revelation 4:4
  ;
  Revelation 5:8-10
• Topic: Protection; Redemption and Salvation; The Pilgrim Community; Year B: Christ the King; Year B: Epiphany 2; Year B: Proper 24; Year C: Second Sunday Before Lent; Years A, B, and C: Ascension Day

Tune Information

• Name: SOLOTHURN
• Composer: Richard Lloyd
• Meter: LM
• Key: D Major
• Source: Traditional Swiss melody
• Copyright: Arr. © 1996 Kevin Mayhew Ltd