Around the Throne of God CALKIN II—Jean Baptiste Calkin Around the Throne of God 1 Around the throne of God The host angelic throngs; They spread their palms abroad, And shout perpetual songs; Him first they own Him last and best; God ever blest, and God alone. 2 Their golden crowns they fling Before His throne of light, And strike the rapturous string, Unceasing, day and night: “Earth, heaven, and sea Thy praise declare, For Thine they are, and Thine shall be. 3 “O holy, holy Lord, Creation’s