Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church ‎#553

553. 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 every one arrayed;
Dwelling in everlasting light
And joys that never fade. [Refrain]

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? [Refrain]

4 Because the Saviour 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 Saviour's grace,
On earth they loved His Name;
At last they see His blessèd face,
And stand before the Lamb, [Refrain]

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Around the throne of God in heaven
• Author: Anne Houlditch Shepherd (1836)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Hymns for Children

Tune Information

• Name: CHILDREN'S PRAISES
• Arranger: Henry E. Matthews (c. 1853)
• Meter: C. M. With Refrain
• Key: G Major