Hymn: Around the throne of God in heaven
- Title: Around the Throne of God in Heaven
- First Line: Around the throne of God in heaven
- Hymnal: The Hymnal: published by the Authority of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A.
- Denomination: Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.); Northern Presbyterian
- Publisher: Presbyterian Board of Publication and Sabbath School Work
- Publication Date: 1895
Author(s)
- Author Name: Anne H. Shepherd
- Born: 1809
- Died: 1857
- Gender: F
Full Text
1 Around the throne of God in heaven Thousands of children stand, Children whose sins are all forgiven, A holy, happy band, Singing, 'Glory, glory, Glory be to God on high.' 2 In flowing robes of spotless white See every one arrayed; Dwelling in everlasting light And joys that never fade, Singing, 'Glory, glory, Glory be to God on high.' 3 What brought them to that world above, That heaven so bright and fair, Where all is peace, and joy, and love; How came those children there, Singing, 'Glory, glory, Glory be to God on high?' 4 Because the Saviour shed His blood To wash away their sin; Bathed in that pure and precious flood, Behold them white and clean, Singing, 'Glory, glory, Glory be to God on high.' 5 On earth they sought the Saviour's grace, On earth they loved His Name; So now they see His blessed face, And stand before the Lamb, Singing, 'Glory, glory, Glory be to God on high.' Amen.