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That day of wrath, that dreadful day

Author: Thomas of Celano Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 348 hymnals Topics: The Last Things Christ's Second Coming; The Last Things Christ's Second Coming Lyrics: 1 That day of wrath, that dreadful day, When heaven and earth shall pass away, What power shall be the sinner's stay? How shall he meet that dreadful day? 2 When, shriveling like a parched scroll, The flaming heavens together roll; When louder yet, and yet more dread, Resounds the trump that wakes the dead; 3 O on that day, that wrathful day, When man to judgment wakes from clay, Be Thou, O Christ, the sinner's stay, Though heaven and earth shall pass away. Used With Tune: [That day of wrath, that dreadful day]

Forever with the Lord

Author: James Montgomery Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 638 hymnals Topics: The Last Things Life Everlasting First Line: "Forever with the Lord!" Lyrics: 1 "Forever with the Lord!" Amen! so let it be. Life from the dead is in that word, 'Tis immortality. 2 Here in the body pent, Absent from Him, I roam, Yet nightly pitch my moving tent A day's march nearer home. 3 My Father's house on high, Home of my soul, how near At times to faith's foreseeing eye Thy golden gates appear! 4 Ah, then my spirit faints To reach the land I love, The bright inheritance of saints, Jerusalem above! 5 "Forever with the Lord!" O Father, 'tis Thy will. The promise of that faithful word E'en here to me fulfil. 6 Be Thou at my right hand, Then can I never fail. Uphold Thou me, and I shall stand; Fight Thou, and I'll prevail. 7 So when my dying breath Shall rend the veil in twain, By death I shall escape from death And life eternal gain. 8 Knowing as I am known, How shall I love that word And oft repeat before the throne, "Forever with the Lord!" Amen. Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:17 Used With Tune: SCHUMANN

Jerusalem, Thou City Fair and High

Author: Catherine Winkworth; Johann M. Meyfart Meter: 10.6.10.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 66 hymnals Topics: The Last Things Life Everlasting Lyrics: 1 Jerusalem, thou city fair and high, Would God I were in thee! My longing heart fain, fain, to thee would fly, It will not stay with me. Far over vale and mountain, Far over field and plain, It hastes to seek its Fountain And leave this world of pain. 2 O happy day and yet far happier hour, When wilt thou come at last, When fearless to my Father's love and pow'r, Whose promise standeth fast, My soul I gladly render? For surely will His hand Lead her with guidance tender To heav'n, her fatherland. 3 A moment's space, and gently, wondrously, Released from earthly ties, Elijah's chariot bears her up to thee, Thro' all these lower skies To yonder shining regions, While down to meet her come The blessed angel legions And bid her welcome home. 4 O Zion, hail! Bright city, now unfold The gates of grace to me. How many a time I longed for thee of old Ere yet I was set free From yon dark life of sadness, Yon world of shadowy naught, And God had given the gladness, The heritage, I sought! 5 What glorious throng and what resplendent host Comes sweeping swiftly down? The chosen ones on earth who wrought the most, The Church's brightest crown, Our Lord hath set to meet me, As in the far-off years Their words oft came to greet me In yonder land of tears. 6 The partiarchs' and prophets' noble train, With all Christ's followers true, Who bore the cross and could the worst disdain That tyrants dared to do, I see them shine forever, All-glorious as the sun, Mid light that fadeth never, Their perfect freedom won. 7 And when within that lovely Paradise At last I safely dwell, What songs of bliss shall from my lips arise, What joy my tongue shall tell, While all the saints are singing Hosannas o'er and o'er, Pure hallelujahs ringing Around me evermore! 8 Unnumbered choirs before the shining throne Their joyful anthems raise Till heaven's glad halls are echoing with the tone Of that great hymn of praise And all its host rejoices, And all its blessed throng Unite their myriad voices In one eternal song. Amen. Scripture: Matthew 17:1-2 Used With Tune: JERUSALEM, DU HOCHGEBUATED STADT

For thee, O dear, dear country

Author: Bernard of Cluny Appears in 274 hymnals Topics: The Last Things The Heavenly Home; The Last Things The Heavenly Home Lyrics: 1 For thee, O dear, dear country, Mine eyes their vigils keep; For very love, beholding Thy happy name, they weep. The mention of thy glory Is unction to the breast, And medicine in sickness, And love, and life, and rest. 2 O one, O only mansion! O Paradise of joy! Where tears are ever banished And smiles have no alloy; The Lamb is all thy splendor, The Crucified thy praise; His laud and benediction Thy ransomed people raise. 3 With jasper glow thy bulwarks, Thy streets with emeralds blaze; The sardius and the topaz Unite in thee their rays; Thine ageless walls are bonded With amethyst unpriced; The saints build up thy fabric, And the corner-stone is Christ. 4 Thou hast no shore, fair ocean! Thou hast no time, bright day! Dear fountain of refreshment To pilgrims far away! Upon the Rock of Ages They raise thy holy tower; Thine is the victor's laurel, And Thine the golden dower. 5 O sweet and blessed country, The home of God's elect! O sweet and blessed country, That eager hearts expect! Jesus, in mercy bring us To that dear land of rest; Who art, with God the Father And Spirit, ever blest. Used With Tune: [For thee, O dear, dear country]

Wake, Awake, for Night is Flying

Author: Catherine Winkworth; Philipp Nicolai Meter: 8.9.8.8.9.8.6.6.4.4.4.8 Appears in 219 hymnals Topics: The Last Things Judgment First Line: "Wake, awake, for night is flying" Lyrics: 1 "Wake, awake, for night is flying," The watchmen on the heights are crying; "Awake, Jerusalem, arise!" Midnight hears the welcome voices And at the thrilling cry rejoices: "Oh, where are ye, ye virgins wise? The Bridegroom comes, awake! Your lamps with gladness take! Hallelujah! With bridal care Yourselves prepare To meet the Bridegroom, who is near." 2 Zion hears the watchmen singing And all her heart with joy is springing, She wakes, she rises from her gloom; For her Lord comes down all-glorious, The strong in grace, in truth victorious; Her Star is ris'n, her Light is come. "Now come, Thou Blessed One, Lord Jesus, God's own Son, Hail! Hosanna! The joyful call We answer all And follow to the nuptial hall." 3 Now let all the heav'ns adore Thee, Let men and angels sing before Thee With harp and cymbals' clearest tone. Of one pearl each shining portal, Where, joining with the choir immortal, We gather round Thy radiant throne. No vision ever brought, No ear hath ever caught, Such great glory; Therefore will we Eternally Sing hymns of praise and joy to Thee. Amen. Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13 Used With Tune: WACHET AUF

Thou art gone to the grave but we will not deplore thee

Author: Reginald Heber Appears in 310 hymnals Topics: The Last Things Death Used With Tune: SCOTLAND

In the sweet by and by

Author: S. F. Bennett Appears in 728 hymnals Topics: The Last Things Heaven First Line: There's a land that is fairer than day Used With Tune: SWEET BY AND BY

Tender Shepherd, Thou hast stilled

Author: J. W. Meinhold Meter: 7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 158 hymnals Topics: The Last Things Burial of Children; The Last Things Burial of Children Lyrics: 1 Gentle Shepherd, Thou hast stilled Now Thy little lamb's brief weeping; Ah, how peaceful, pale, and mild, In its narrow bed 'tis sleeping! And no sigh of anguish sore Heaves that little bosom more. 2 In this world of pain and care, Lord, Thou wouldst no longer leave it; To Thy heavenly meadows fair Lovingly thou dost receive it. Clothed in robes of spotless white, Now it dwells with Thee in light. 3 O Lord Jesus, grant that we Where may live where it is living, And the blissful pastures see That its heavenly food are giving; Then the gain of death we prove, Though Thou take what most we love. Used With Tune: [Tender Shepherd, Thou hast stilled]

One sweetly solemn thought

Author: Phoebe Cary Appears in 725 hymnals Topics: The Last Things Brevity of Life Used With Tune: DOLCE DOMUM

Rejoice, rejoice, believers

Author: L. Laurenti Appears in 336 hymnals Topics: The Last Things Christ's Second Coming; The Last Things Christ's Second Coming Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, rejoice, believers, And let your lights appear! The evening is advancing, And darker night is near. The Bridegroom is arising, And soon He draweth nigh; Up, pray, and watch and wrestle; At midnight comes the cry! 2 The watchers on the mountain Proclaim the Bridegroom near; Go meet Him as He cometh, With Hallelujahs clear. The marriage-feast is waiting, The gates wide open stand; Up, up ye heirs of glory; The Bridegroom is at hand! 3 Ye saints, who here in patience Their cross and sufferings bore, Shall live and reign for ever, When sorrow is no more. Around the throne of glory The Lamb ye shall behold, In triumph cast before Him Their diadems of gold! 4 Our hope and expectation, O Jesus, now appear; Arise, Thou Sun so longed for, O'er this benighted sphere! With hearts and hands uplifted, We plead, O Lord, to see The day of earth's redemption, That brings us unto Thee! Used With Tune: [Rejoice, rejoice, believers]