Author: Henry Scott Holland (1847-1918) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #264 (2008) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Incipit: 11113 12577 11765 Lyrics: 1 Judge Eternal, throned in splendour,
Lord of lords and King of kings,
with your living fire of judgement
purge this land of bitter things;
solace all its wide dominion
with the healing of your wings.
2 Still the weary folk are pining
for the hour that brings release,
and the city's crowded clangour
cries aloud for sin to cease;
and the homesteads and the woodlands
plead in silence for their peace.
3 Crown, O God, your own endeavour;
cleave our darkness with your sword;
feed the faithless and the hungry
with the richness of your word;
cleanse the body of this nation
through the glory of the Lord. Topics: Our Response to God in intercession and petition; The Church Celebrates National Life; God in judgement and justice; Nation and Society; Word of God Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:15 Languages: English Tune Title: RHUDDLAN
Judge Eternal, throned in splendor