Author: Rowland Hill (1744-1833) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #305 (2013) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Hymnal Title: Ancient and Modern Lyrics: 1 Lo, round the throne, a glorious band,
the saints in countless myriads stand,
of every tongue redeemed to God,
arrayed in garments washed in blood.
2 Through tribulation great they came;
they bore the cross, despised the shame;
from all their labours now they rest,
in God's eternal glory blest.
3 They see their Saviour face to face,
and sing the triumphs of his grace;
him day and night they ceaseless praise,
to him the loud thanksgiving raise:
4 'Worthy the Lamb, for sinners slain,
through endless years to live and reign;
thou hast redeemed us by thy blood,
and made us kings and priests to God.'
5 O may we tread the sacred road
that saints and holy martyrs trod;
wage to the end the glorious strife,
and win, like them, a crown of life. Topics: All Saints' (Sun)day Year B; Conflict; Discipleship; Heaven; Jesus Names and images for; Martyrs; Rest; Saints Scripture: John 1:29 Languages: English Tune Title: DEUS TUORUM MILITUM
Lo, round the throne, a glorious band