Common Praise (1998) ‎#279

279. Lo! Round the Throne, a Glorious Band

1 Lo! Round the throne, a glorious band,
the saints in countless myriads stand,
of every tongue redeemed to God,
arrayed in garments washed in blood.
Alleluia!

2 Through tribulation great they came;
they bore the cross, despised the shame;
from all their labours now they rest,
in God's eternal glory blest.
Alleluia!

3 They see their Saviour face to face,
and sing the triumphs of God's grace;
and day and night they ceaseless praise,
to Christ the loud thanksgiving raise:
Alleluia!

4 "Worthy the Lamb, for sinners slain,
through endless years to live and reign;
thou hast redeemed us by thy blood,
and made us royal priests to God."
Alleluia!

Text Information

• First Line: Lo! Round the throne, a glorious band
• Title: Lo! Round the Throne, a Glorious Band
• Author: Rowland Hill (1744-1833) (alt.)
• Meter: LM with Alleluia
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1998
• Scripture:
  Revelation 5:1-14
  ;
  Revelation 7:9-17
  ;
  Revelation 14:12-13
• Topic: Heaven; The Saints

Tune Information

• Name: ERSCHIENEN IST DER HERRLICH TAG
• Composer: Nikolaus Herman (1480?-1561)
• Meter: LM with Alleluia
• Key: d minor