Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#577

577. Day of judgment--day of wonders

1 Day of judgment--day of wonders
Hark! the trumpet's awful sound,
Louder than a thousand thunders,
Shakes the vast creation round!
How the summons
Will the sinner's heart confound.

2 See the Judge our nature wearing,
Clothed in majesty divine!
Ye who long for His appearing
Then shall say, "This God is mine!"
Gracious Saviour!
Own me in that day for Thine!

3 At His call the dead awaken,
Rise to life from earth and sea;
All the powers of nature, shaken
By His look, prepare to flee:
Careless sinner!
What will then become of thee?

4 But to those who have confessèd,
Loved and served the Lord below,
He will say, "Come near, ye blessed!
See the kingdom I bestow!
You forever
Shall my love and glory know."

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Day of judgment--day of wonders
• Author: John Newton (1779)
• Meter: 8s, 7s, 4, 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Topic: Christ: Judge; Day of Wrath; Judgment; Wrath Of God

Tune Information

• Name: ST. AUSTIN
• Meter: 8s, 7s, 4, 7