Common Praise ‎#245b

245b. 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: J. M. Neale, 1818-1866
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 1:14
  ;
  Psalm 34:7
  ;
  Psalm 91:11-12
  ;
  Revelation 4:4
• Topic: St. Michael and All Angels

Tune Information

• Name: QUATFORD
• Composer: Maurice Bevan, b. 1921
• Meter: LM
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: © Cathedral Music