CPWI Hymnal ‎#791

791. 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 every day
command to guide us on our way,
and bid them every 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
• Author: John Mason Neale, 1818-1866
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Scripture:
  Psalm 91:11
• Topic: Saints' and Other Holy Days: St. Michael and All Angels

Tune Information

• Name: SOLOTHURN
• Harmonizer: Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Swiss Traditional