Trinity Hymnal ‎#648

648. Around the throne of God in heav'n

1 Around the throne of God in heav'n,
Thousands of children stand,
Children whose sins are all forgiv'n,
A holy, happy band,

Refrain:
Singing,
"Glory, glory, glory be to God on high."

2 In flowing robes of spotless white
See ev'ry one arrayed;
Dwelling in everlasting light,
And joys that never fade, [Refrain]

3 What brought them to that world above,
That heav'n so bright and fair,
Where all is peace, and joy, and love;
How came those children there, [Refrain]

4 Because the Saviour shed His blood
To wash away their sin;
Bathed in that pure and precious flood,
Behold them white and clean, [Refrain]

5 On earth they sought the Saviour's grace,
On earth they loved his Name;
So now they see His blesséd face,
And stand before the Lamb, [Refrain]

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Around the throne of God in heav'n
• Author: Anne H. Shepherd (1836)
• Refrain First Line: Singing, “Glory, glory, glory be to God on high”
• Meter: C. M. with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Acts 2:39
• Topic: Christ: Saviour; Death: Of Children; Heaven: Redeemed in; Resurrection and Life Everlasting
• Notes: St. 4, line 3 and refrain, alt.

Tune Information

• Name: CHILDREN'S PRAISES
• Composer: Henry E. Matthews (c. 1853)
• Meter: C. M. with refrain
• Key: G Major