Around the Throne of God in Heaven
Anne Houlditch Shepherd (1835) • English
Primary Scripture: Matthew 19:14
Verse 1
Around the throne of God in heav'n thousands of children stand, children whose sins are all forgiv'n, a holy, happy band,
Chorus
singing, "Glory, glory, glory be to God on high."
Verse 2
In flowing robes of spotless white see ev'ry one arrayed; dwelling in everlasting light and joys that never fade,
Chorus
singing, "Glory, glory, glory be to God on high."
Verse 3
What brought them to that world above, that heav'n so bright and fair, where all is peace, and joy, and love; how came those children there,
Chorus
singing, "Glory, glory, glory be to God on high."
Verse 4
Because the Savior shed his blood to wash away their sin; bathed in that pure and precious flood, behold them white and clean,
Chorus
singing, "Glory, glory, glory be to God on high."
Verse 5
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,
Chorus
singing, "Glory, glory, glory be to God on high."
Scripture References
Reference 1
- matthew 19:14
Reference 2
- matthew 21:15-16
Reference 3
- mark 10:14
Reference 4
- luke 18:16
Reference 5
- acts 2:39
Reference 6
- 2-timothy 3:15
Reference 7
- revelation 7:14