The Cyber Hymnal ‎#12997

12997. They That Mourn In Dungeon Gloom

1 They that mourn in dungeon gloom,
Bound in iron and despair,
Sentenced to a heavier doom
Than the pangs they suffer there—

2 Foes and rebels once to God,
They disdained His high control;
Now they feel His fiery rod
Striking terrors through their soul,

3 Wrung with agony they fall
To the dust, and gazing round,
Call for help—in vain they call,
Help, nor hope, nor friend are found.

4 Then unto the Lord they cry.
He inclines a gracious ear,
Sends deliverance from on high,
Rescues them from all their fear.

5 He restores their forfeit breath,
Breaks in twain the gates of brass;
From the bands and grasp of death,
Forth to liberty they pass.

6 O that men would praise the Lord,
For His goodness to their race;
For the wonders of His word,
And the riches of His grace!

Text Information

• First Line: They that mourn in dungeon gloom
• Title: They That Mourn In Dungeon Gloom
• Author: James Montgomery
• Meter: 77.77
• Language: English
• Source: Songs of Zion, 1822
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: SABBATSDAG
• Composer: Joel Blomqvist (1877)
• Meter: 77.77
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain