Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#586

586. 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 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]

3 Because the Saviour shed His blood
To wash away their sin,
Bathed in that pure and precious flood,
Behold them white and clean. [Refrain]

4 On earth they sought the Saviour's grace,
On earth they loved His name;
So now they see His blessed face,
And stand before the Lamb. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Around the throne of God in heaven
• Author: Mrs. Anne Shepherd, 1809-1857
• Refrain First Line: Singing glory, glory
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: For the Young

Tune Information

• Name: GLORY
• Arranger: H. E. Matthews, c. 1841
• Meter: C.M., with Refrain
• Key: G Major or modal