Christian Hymns ‎#230

230. The day is surely drawing near

1 The day is surely drawing near,
When God's Son, the Anointed,
Will with great majesty appear,
As Judge of all appointed.
All mirth and laughter then shall cease,
When flames on flames will still increase,
As the Apostle teacheth.

2 A trumpet loud will then resound,
And the whole earth be shaken;
Then all who in their graves are found
Shall from their sleep awaken;
But all that live will in that hour,
By the Almighty's boundless power,
Be changed at His commanding.

3 A book is opened then to all,
A record truly telling
What each hath done, both great and small,
When he on earth was dwelling.
And every heart is clearly seen,
And all are known as they have been,
In thoughts and words and actions.

4 Then woe to those who scorned the Lord,
And sought but carnal pleasures,
Who here despised His precious Word,
And loved their earthly treasures;
With shame and trembling they will stand,
And at the Judge's stern command
Must leave the Lord forever.

5 O may my name, dear Lord, be found,
Free from all condemnation,
For Thy death's sake, Thy pains and wounds,
In Thy book of salvation.
I will not doubt--I trust in Thee--
From Satan Thou hast made me free,
And from all condemnation.

6 Therefore my intercessor be,
And for Thy death and merit
Declare my name from judgment free,
With all who life inherit,
That I may see Thee face to face,
With all Thy saints, in that blest place,
Which Thou for us hast purchased.

7 Lord Jesus Christ, do not delay,
O hasten our salvation!
We often tremble on our way
In fear and tribulation.
Then hear us when we cry to Thee;
Come, mighty Judge, come, make us free
From every evil. Amen!

Text Information

• First Line: The day is surely drawing near
• German Title: Det er forvist paa Tiden snart
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 8, 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: Christ: Intercession of; The Judgment; Eternal Punishment
• Notes: R. Ringwaldt, 1565. Tr. P. A. Peter.

Tune Information

• Name: LINDEMAN
• Composer: L. M. Lindeman (1812-87.)
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 8, 7.
• Key: c minor
• Notes: Norwegian tune name: Kirken den er et gammelt Hus