Around the throne of God a band

Verse 1

Around the throne of God a band of glorious angels ever stand; bright things they see, sweet harps they hold, and on their heads are crowns of gold.

Verse 2

Some wait around him, ready still to sing his praise and do his will; and some, when he commands them, go to guard his servants here below.

Verse 3

Lord, give thy angels every day command to guide us on our way, and bid them every evening keep their watch around us while we sleep.

Verse 4

So shall no wicked thing draw near, to do us harm or cause us fear; and we shall dwell, when life is past, with angels round thy throne at last.