A Selection of Hymns for Public Worship. In four parts (10th ed.) (Gadsby's Hymns) ‎#846

846. The Day of Judgment

1 Awake, ye sleeping souls, awake,
And hear the God of Israel speak:
His word is faithful, firm, and true:
Sinners, attend! he speaks to you.

2 Mercy and vengeance in me dwell;
One lifts to heaven, one casts to hell;
My favour’s more than life, my wrath
Will burn beyond the bounds of death.

3 Short is the space, and death must come;
And, after death, the day of doom;
When quick and dead the Judge shall call,
And deal their due deserts to all.

4 Fix'd in their everlasting state,
Could men repent, ’twere then too late;
Justice has bolted mercy’s door,
And God’s long-suffering is no more.

5 ’Tis now the gospel message sent
Commands repentance; now repent:
Wisely be warned to refuge run,
Obey the Father; kiss the Son.

6 In Christ receive the gift of God,
Complete redemption through his blood:
Mercy triumphant: sin forgiven;
And everlasting life in heaven.

Text Information

• First Line: Awake, ye sleeping souls, awake
• Title: The Day of Judgment
• Author: Hart
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1844

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