Kind Words ‎#74

74. Around the throne of God in heav'n

1 Around the throne of God in heav'n,
Thousands of children stand;
Children whose sins are all forgiv'n,
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 love his name;
So now they see his blessed face,
And stand before the Lamb.
Singing glory, glory, glory be to God on high.

Text Information

• First Line: Around the throne of God in heav'n
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1871

Tune Information

• Name: CHILDREN IN HEAVEN
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: G Major or modal