Christian Worship (1993) ‎#198

198. 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 your angels ev'ry day
Command to guide us on our way,
And bid them ev'ry evening keep
Their watch around us while we sleep.

4 Then shall no wicked thing draw near
To do us harm or cause us fear,
And we shall live, when life is past,
With angels round your throne at last.

Text Information

• First Line: Around the throne of God a band
• Title: Around the Throne of God a Band
• Author: John M. Neale, 1818-66 (abr., alt.)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: St. Michael and All Angels

Tune Information

• Name: WAREHAM
• Composer: William Knapp, 1698-1768 (alt.)
• Meter: LM
• Key: G Major