The Silver Chime ‎#91a

91a. Hymn 3--"Of such is the kingdom of heaven"

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

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?

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

4 On earth they sought their Saviour's grace,
On earth they loved his name:
So now they see his blessed face,
And stand before the Lamb.

Text Information

• First Line: Around the throne of God in heaven
• Title: Hymn 3--"Of such is the kingdom of heaven"
• Publication Date: 1862
• Copyright: Dr. Mason (By permission)
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: DOWNS
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Dr. Mason (By permission)
• Notes: Now Public Domain