Trinity Hymnal ‎#600

600. When this passing world is done

1 When this passing world is done,
When has sunk yon glaring sun,
When we stand with Christ in glory,
Looking o'er life's finished story, -
Then, Lord, shall I fully know,
Not till then, how much I owe.

2 When I hear the wicked call
On the rocks and hills to fall,
When I see them start and shrink
On the fiery deluge brink, -
Then, Lord, shall I fully know,
Not till then, how much I owe.

3 When I stand before the throne,
Dressed in beauty not my own,
When I see thee as thou art,
Love thee with unsinning heart, -
Then, Lord, shall I fully know,
Not till then, how much I owe.

4 When the praise of heav'n I hear,
Loud as thunders to the ear,
Loud as many waters' noise,
Sweet as harp's melodious voice, -
Then, Lord, shall I fully know,
Not till then, how much I owe.

5 Chosen not for good in me,
Wakened up from wrath to flee,
Hidden in the Saviour's side,
By the Spirit sanctified, -
Teach me, Lord, on earth to show,
By my love, how much I owe.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: When this passing world is done
• Author: Robert Murray McCheyne (1837)
• Meter: 7. 7. 7. 7. 7. 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Romans 8:12
• Topic: Christian Life: The Resurrection and Life Everlasting; Gratitude; Imputation, of Righteousness; Knowledge; Punishment of Wicked
• Notes: See also AJALON (REDHEAD No. 76) #357

Tune Information

• Name: MOUNT ZION
• Composer: Sir Arthur S. Sullivan
• Meter: 7. 7. 7. 7. 7. 7.
• Key: D Major