Hymn
Around the Throne of God in Heaven
Around the throne of God in heav'n
Thousands of children stand,
Children whose sins are all forgiv'n,
A holy, happy band,
Singing, "Glory, glory,
Glory be to God on high."
In flowing robes of spotless white
See ev'ry one arrayed;
Dwelling in everlasting light
And joys that never fade,
Singing, "Glory, glory,
Glory be to God on high."
On earth they sought the Savior'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."
Around the Throne of God in Heaven — Text from Concordia, 1918. Public domain. https://yeshuanow.com/hymns/around-the-throne-of-god-in-heaven
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Questions about this hymn
Who wrote Around the Throne of God in Heaven?
The words of Around the Throne of God in Heaven were written by Anne Houlditch Shepherd; the version here was published in 1918.
Is Around the Throne of God in Heaven public domain?
Yes. The words here are taken from Concordia, published in 1918. Works published before 1931 are out of copyright in the United States, so you can print, project, perform and record this hymn freely. How we source and check every hymn.
What is the metre of Around the Throne of God in Heaven?
Around the Throne of God in Heaven is in Common Metre (8.6.8.6) with refrain. Hymns in the same metre can usually be sung to the same tunes — for example, I Know Not Why God's Wondrous Grace, O How I Love Jesus and Since I Have Been Redeemed.