The Cyber Hymnal ‎#259

259. Around the Savior's Lofty Throne

1. Around the Savior’s lofty throne
Ten thousand times ten thousand sing;
They worship Him as God alone,
And crown Him—everlasting king.

2. Approach, ye saints! this God is yours;
’Tis Jesus fills the throne above:
Ye cannot want while God endures;
Ye cannot fail while God is love.

3. Jesus, Thou everlasting king!
To Thee the praise of Heaven belongs;
Yet, smile on us who fain would bring
The tribute of our humble songs.

4. Though sin defile our worship here,
We hope ere long Thy face to view;
And when our souls in Heaven appear,
We’ll praise Thy name as angels do.

Text Information

• First Line: Around the Savior's lofty throne
• Title: Around the Savior's Lofty Throne
• Author: Thomas Kelly (1806)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Source: Hymns on Various Passages of Scriptures, second edition, 1806. The original version starts, "See, where the Lord His glory spreads."
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: MISSIONARY CHANT
• Composer: Heinrich Christoph Zeuner (1832)
• Meter: LM
• Incipit: 33331 22771 11132
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain