
Author: Benjamin Beddome Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: 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 Used With Tune: CHISELHURST Text Sources: Hymns Adapted to Public Worship (London: Burton & Briggs, 1818)
The Lord, The Righteous Judge