Ancient and Modern ‎#322

322. Around the throne of God a band

1 Around the throne of God a band
of glorious angels ever stand;
bright things they see, sweet harps they hold,
and on their heads are crowns of gold.

2 Some wait around him, ready still
to sing his praise and do his will;
and some, when he commands them, go
to guard his servants here below.

3 Lord, give thy angels every day
command to guide us on our way,
and bid them every evening keep
their watch around us while we sleep.

4 So shall no wicked thing draw near,
to do us harm or cause us fear;
and we shall dwell, when life is past,
with angels round thy throne at last.

Text Information

• First Line: Around the throne of God a band
• Author: John Mason Neale (1818-1866)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Psalm 91:5-13
  ;
  Revelation 5:11-14
• Topic: Evening; Angels; Future hope; God: Protection of; Guidance; Heaven; Other Saints and Festivals: Michael and all Angels; Saints: St Michael and All Angels

Tune Information

• Name: SOLOTHURN
• Meter: LM
• Key: D Major
• Source: Swiss traditional melody in Reichart's Frohe Lieder für deutsche Männer, 1781; arranged by Compilers of Common Praise, 2000