Hymns and Spiritual Songs for the use of Christians ‎#76

76. Thunder

1 When a black o'erspreading cloud
Has darken'd all the air;
And peals of thunder roaring loud,
Proclaim the tempest near.

2 Then guilt and fear, and fruits of sin,
The sinner oft pursue;
A louder storm is heard within,
And conscience thunders too.

3 The law a fiery language speaks,
His danger he perceives;
Like Satan who his ruin seeks,
He trembles and believes.

4 But when the sky serene appears,
And thunders roll no more;
He soon forgets his vows and fears,
Just as he did before.

5 But whither shall the sinner flee,
When nature's mighty frame,
The pond'rous earth, and air, and sea,
Shall all dissolve in flame.

6 Amazing day! it comes apace,
The judge is hast'ning down!
Will sinners bear to see his face,
Or stand before his frown.

7 Lord, let thy mercy find a way
To touch each stubborn heart;
That they may never hear thee say,
"Ye cursed ones depart."

8 Believers you may well rejoice!
The thunder's loudest strains,
Should be to you a welcome voice,
That tells you, "Jesus reigns!"

Text Information

• First Line: When a black o'erspreading cloud
• Title: Thunder
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1803

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