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The trumpet sounds, the Judge descends

Author: Benjamin Beddome
Tune: GRACE CHURCH (Pleyel)
Published in 1 hymnal

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1 The trumpet sounds, the Judge descends,
A numerous guard surrounds his throne;
His once-dishonored form appears,
Far brighter than the noon-day sun.

2 Millions before Him trembling stand,
And wait the great decisive word—
"Depart to everlasting woe,"
Or "Come, ye blessèd of the Lord."

3 According to their deeds performed,
The righteous sentence shall be giv’n;
For saints and sinners is prepared,
A dreadful hell or glorious Heav’n.

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #16276

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Author: Benjamin Beddome

Benjamin Beddome was born at Henley-in Arden, Warwickshire, January 23, 1717. His father was a Baptist minister. He studied at various places, and began preaching in 1740. He was pastor of a Baptist society at Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, until his death in 1795. In 1770, he received the degree of M.A. from the Baptist College in Providence, Rhode Island. He published several discourses and hymns. "His hymns, to the number of 830, were published in 1818, with a recommendation from Robert Hall." Montgomery speaks of him as a "writer worthy of honour both for the quantity and the quality of his hymns." --Annotations of the Hymnal, Charles Hutchins, M.A. 1872.… Go to person page >

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