Catholic Book of Worship III ‎#450

450. Around the Throne a Glorious Band

1 Around the throne a glorious band,
The saints in countless numbers stand,
Of ev'ry tongue, redeemed to God,
Arrayed in garments washed in blood.

2 Through tribulation great they came;
They bore the cross, despised the shame;
From all their labors now they rest
In God's eternal glory blest.

3 They see their Savior face to face,
And sing the triumphs of his grace;
Each day and night they sing his praise,
To him the loud thanksgiving raise:

4 "Worthy the Lamb, for sinners slain,
Through endless years to live and reign;
You have redeemed us by your blood,
And made us faithful priests to God."

5 O may we tread the sacred road
That saints and holy martyrs trod;
Wage to the end the glorious strife
And win, like them, a crown of life.

Text Information

• First Line: Around the throne a glorious band
• Title: Around the Throne a Glorious Band
• Author: Rowland Hill, 1744-1833
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1994
• Scripture:
  Revelation 5
  ;
  Revelation 7:9-17
• Topic: Saints

Tune Information

• Name: OLD HUNDREDTH
• Meter: LM
• Key: G Major
• Source: Genevan Psalter, 1551