The Church Hymnal ‎#392

392. Not to the terrors of the Lord

1 Not to the terrors of the Lord,
The tempest, fire, and smoke:
Not to the thunder of that word
Which God on Sinai spoke:

2 But we are come to Sion's hill,
The city of our God;
Where milder words declare His will,
And spread His love abroad.

3 Behold th' innumerable host
Of angels clothed in light:
Behold the spirits of the just,
Whose faith is turned to sight.

4 Behold the blest assembly there
Whose names are writ in heaven;
Hear God, the Judge of all, declare
Their sins, through Christ, forgiven.

5 Angels, and living saints, and dead
But one communion make:
All join in Christ, their living Head,
And of His love partake.

Text Information

• First Line: Not to the terrors of the Lord
• Author: I. Watts
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1894
• Topic: All Saints; General; Other Feasts and Fasts

Tune Information

• Name: ST. ANNE
• Composer: W. Croft
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: C Major