The Cyber Hymnal ‎#15691

15691. The Lord, The Righteous Judge

1 The Lord, the righteous Judge,
Explores the hearts of men;
The meanest service done to Him,
He will requite again.

2 The sinner He condemns
To never-ceasing woe,
Where storms of fiery vengeance beat,
And tears of anguish flow.

3 The saint He takes to Heav’n,
To be completely blessed,
Where foes nor fears can e’er invade,
Or guilt distract his breast.

4 Justice and mercy then
Will both be clearly seen,
With glory the reward of grace,
And wrath the fruit of s

Text Information

• First Line: The Lord, the righteous Judge
• Title: The Lord, The Righteous Judge
• Author: Benjamin Beddome
• Meter: SM
• Language: English
• Source: Hymns Adapted to Public Worship (London: Burton & Briggs, 1818)
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternative tunes: BUCKLANDS by George H. Loud, BOYLSTON by Lowell Mason, CAMBRIDGE by Ralph Harrison

Tune Information

• Name: CHISELHURST
• Composer: Joseph Barnby (1887)
• Meter: SM
• Key: G Major or modal
• Copyright: Public Domain