The New Sabbath School Hosanna ‎#58

58. Around the throne of God in heaven

1 Around the throne of God in heaven
Thousands of children stand;
Children whose sins are all forgiven,
A holy, happy band,

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

2 In flowing robes of spotless white,
See every one array'd,
Dwelling in everlasting light,
And joys that never fade. [Refrain]

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? [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 blessed face,
And stand before the Lamb. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Around the throne of God in heaven
• Refrain First Line: Singing glory, glory
• Publication Date: 1870
• Notes: Tune 58 and 336 in "American Sunday School Hymn Book" (ASS1860a)

Tune Information

• Name: CHILDREN IN HEAVEN
• Arranger: H. E. Mathews
• Key: A Major