The Cyber Hymnal ‎#282

282. Around the Throne of God in Heaven

1. Around the throne of God in Heaven,
Thousands of children stand,
Children whose sins are all forgiven,
A holy, happy band,

Refrain
Singing, Glory, glory,
Glory be to God on high.

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

3. What brought them to the 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 Savior 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 Savior’s grace,
On earth they loved His name;
So now they see His blessèd face,
And stand before the Lamb, [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Around the throne of God in Heaven
• Title: Around the Throne of God in Heaven
• Author: Anne H. Shepherd (1815, alt.)
• Refrain First Line: Singing, Glory, glory
• Meter: CM refrain
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: CHILDREN'S PRAISES
• Arranger: Henry E. Matthews (1851)
• Meter: CM refrain
• Incipit: 51171 22123 23455
• Key: G Major
• Source: Children's Praises
• Copyright: Public Domain