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Earth To Earth, And Dust To Dust

Author: George Croly, 178-=1860 Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 8 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Earth to earth, and dust to dust Here the evil and the just, Here the youthful and the old, Here the fearful and the bold, Here the matron and the maid, In one silent bed are laid; Here the vassal and the king Side by side lie withering; Here the sword and scepter rust— Earth to earth and dust to dust! 2 Age on age shall roll along O’er this pale and mighty throng; Those that wept them, those that weep, All shall with these sleepers sleep; Brothers, sisters of the worm, Summer’s storm, or winter’s storm, Song of peace, or battle’s roar, Ne’er shall break their slumbers more; Death shall keep his solemn trust— Earth to earth, and dust to dust. 3 But a day is coming fast, Earth, thy mightiest and thy last; It shall come and fear and wonder, Heralded by trump and thunder; It shall come in strife and toil; It shall come in blood and spoil; It shall come in empire’s groans, Burning temples, trampled thrones. Then, Ambition, rue thy lust! Earth to earth and dust to dust! 4 Then shall come the judgment sign, In the east the King shall shine; Flashing from Heav’n’s golden gate, Thousand thousands round His state; Spirits with the crown and plume, Tremble then, thou sullen tomb! Heav’n shall open on our sight, Earth be turned to living light, Kingdoms of the ransomed just— Earth to earth, and dust to dust. 5 Then shall, gorgeous as a gem, Shine thy mount, Jerusalem; Then shall in the desert rise Fruits of more than paradise; Earth by angel feet be trod, One great garden of her God; Till are dried the martyr’s tears Through a glorious thousand years. Now in hope of Him we trust— Earth to earth, and dust to dust! Used With Tune: ECCE HOMO Text Sources: Select Melodies, Comprising the Best of Those Hymns and Spiritual Songs in Common Use Not Found in the Standard Methodist Episcopal Hymnal by William Hunter (Cincinnati: Methodist Book Concern, 1843)

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ECCE HOMO

Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: William Henry Monk, 1823-1889 Tune Key: F Major Incipit: 15654 32132 43634 Used With Text: Earth To Earth, And Dust To Dust

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Earth To Earth, And Dust To Dust

Author: George Croly, 178-=1860 Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #9908 Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7.7.7.7.7 Lyrics: 1 Earth to earth, and dust to dust Here the evil and the just, Here the youthful and the old, Here the fearful and the bold, Here the matron and the maid, In one silent bed are laid; Here the vassal and the king Side by side lie withering; Here the sword and scepter rust— Earth to earth and dust to dust! 2 Age on age shall roll along O’er this pale and mighty throng; Those that wept them, those that weep, All shall with these sleepers sleep; Brothers, sisters of the worm, Summer’s storm, or winter’s storm, Song of peace, or battle’s roar, Ne’er shall break their slumbers more; Death shall keep his solemn trust— Earth to earth, and dust to dust. 3 But a day is coming fast, Earth, thy mightiest and thy last; It shall come and fear and wonder, Heralded by trump and thunder; It shall come in strife and toil; It shall come in blood and spoil; It shall come in empire’s groans, Burning temples, trampled thrones. Then, Ambition, rue thy lust! Earth to earth and dust to dust! 4 Then shall come the judgment sign, In the east the King shall shine; Flashing from Heav’n’s golden gate, Thousand thousands round His state; Spirits with the crown and plume, Tremble then, thou sullen tomb! Heav’n shall open on our sight, Earth be turned to living light, Kingdoms of the ransomed just— Earth to earth, and dust to dust. 5 Then shall, gorgeous as a gem, Shine thy mount, Jerusalem; Then shall in the desert rise Fruits of more than paradise; Earth by angel feet be trod, One great garden of her God; Till are dried the martyr’s tears Through a glorious thousand years. Now in hope of Him we trust— Earth to earth, and dust to dust! Languages: English Tune Title: ECCE HOMO

Earth to earth and dust to dust, here the evil and the just

Author: George Croly Hymnal: Select Melodies, Comprising the Best of Those Hymns and Spiritual Songs in Common Use not Found in the Standard Methodist Episcopal Hymnal #d55 (1843)

Earth to earth and dust to dust, here the evil and the just

Author: George Croly Hymnal: Select Melodies, comprising the Best of Those Hymns and Spiritual Songs in Common Use #d55 (1846)

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William Henry Monk

1823 - 1889 Person Name: William Henry Monk, 1823-1889 Composer of "ECCE HOMO" in The Cyber Hymnal William H. Monk (b. Brompton, London, England, 1823; d. London, 1889) is best known for his music editing of Hymns Ancient and Modern (1861, 1868; 1875, and 1889 editions). He also adapted music from plainsong and added accompaniments for Introits for Use Throughout the Year, a book issued with that famous hymnal. Beginning in his teenage years, Monk held a number of musical positions. He became choirmaster at King's College in London in 1847 and was organist and choirmaster at St. Matthias, Stoke Newington, from 1852 to 1889, where he was influenced by the Oxford Movement. At St. Matthias, Monk also began daily choral services with the choir leading the congregation in music chosen according to the church year, including psalms chanted to plainsong. He composed over fifty hymn tunes and edited The Scottish Hymnal (1872 edition) and Wordsworth's Hymns for the Holy Year (1862) as well as the periodical Parish Choir (1840-1851). Bert Polman

George Croly

1780 - 1860 Person Name: George Croly, 178-=1860 Author of "Earth To Earth, And Dust To Dust" in The Cyber Hymnal Croly, George, LL.D., born in Dublin, Aug. 17, 1780, and educated at the Dublin University (M.A. 1804, LL.D. 1831). After taking Holy Orders, he laboured in Ireland till about 1810, when he took up his residence in London, and devoted himself to literature. In 1835 he succeeded to the united benefices of St. Stephen's, Walbrook, and St. Benet Sherehog, retaining the same till his death, which occurred suddenly in the public street, Holborn, Nov. 24, 1860. His prose publications, in addition to contributions to Blackwood's Magazine, were numerous, and dealt with biographical, historical, and scriptural subjects. His hymns were given in his— Psalms and Hymns for Public Worship. Written and compiled by the Rev. George Croly, LL.D. London Kendrick, 1854. This collection contained 25 psalms, 50 hymns, and 6 poems. Of these 10 psalms, 12 hymns, and the 6 poems bear Dr. Croly's initial. The following have come into common use mainly through Windle's Collection:— 1. Be still, be still, impatient soul. Patience. 2. Behold me, Lord, and if thou find. Lent. 3. Lift up your heads, ye gates of light. Ascension. 4. Lord, who hast sought us out, unsought. Public Worship. 5. Teach us, O Lord, this day. Sunday. 6. Thou, Lord of mercy and of might. Lent. All these date from 1854, with the exception of No. 6, which appeared in his Scenes from Scripture and other Poems, 1851. -- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)