Trinity Psalter Hymnal ‎#470

470. When This Passing World Is Done

1 When this passing world is done,
when has sunk yon glaring sun,
when we stand with Christ on high
looking o'er life's history,
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 Savior's side,
by the Spirit sanctified,
teach me, Lord, on earth to show,
by my love, how much I owe.

Text Information

• First Line: When this passing world is done
• Title: When This Passing World Is Done
• Author: Robert Murray McCheyne (1837)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2018
• Scripture:
  Luke 7:41-43
  ;
  Ephesians 2:8-9
  ;
  Revelation 6:15-17
• Topic: Gratitude; Imputation of Righteousness; Knowledge; Resurrection and Glorification; Punishment of Wicked

Tune Information

• Name: REDHEAD 76 (AJALON)
• Composer: Richard Redhead (1853)
• Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7.
• Key: E♭ Major