HYMN #0204 A&M #204 • Ancient & Modern Meter: 8 8 8 8 8 8, Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #204: O quickly come, dread Judge of all

Complete lyrics, stanzas, and pipe organ accompaniment • Hymns Ancient & Modern

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QUICKLY come, dread Judge of all;
All shadows from the truth will fall,

And falsehood die, in sight of Thee :
0 quickly come : for doubt and fear
Like clouds dissolve when Thou art near.
0 quickly come, great King of all ;

Keign all around us, and within ;
Let sin no more our souls enthral.
Let pain and sorrow die with sin :
0 quickly come : for Thou alone

Canst make Thy scatter'd people one.
0 quickly come, true Life of all ;
Tor death is mighty all around ;
On every home his shadows fall,

On every heart his mark is found :
0 quickly come : for grief and pain
Can never cloud Thy glorious reign.
0 quickly come, sure Light of all,

For gloomy night broods o'er our way j
And weakly souls begin to fall
0 quickly come : for round Thy Throne
Ko eye is blind, no night is known.
A - men.

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "O quickly come, dread Judge of all"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #204 in the venerable Hymns Ancient & Modern (1889 Standard Edition). Originally compiled under the guidance of the Rev. Sir Henry Williams Baker and a committee of dedicated church musicians, this hymnal harmonized historic Latin, Greek, and German hymnody with classical English psalmody.

It has served as a primary liturgical hymnal for the Church of England and the worldwide Anglican and Episcopal communion for generations, renowned for its doctrinal clarity and reverent choral tradition.

🕊️ Devotional Themes & Reflection

Composed of 7 stanzas, the text centers on foundational biblical themes: adoration and praise to God, humble reliance upon divine grace, steadfast faith amid trials, and the everlasting hope of salvation in Jesus Christ.

Whether sung during Sunday corporate worship or read during family devotions and personal prayer, these stanzas guide the believer to reflect on God's unending mercies and steadfast faithfulness across every season of life.

🎼 Musical Structure & Liturgy

Poetic Meter: 8 8 8 8 8 8,
Stanza Structure: 7 Verses with cathedral pipe organ accompaniment
Liturgical Placement: Suitable as an Opening Hymn of Praise, Call to Worship, Offertory, or Closing Doxology
Pipe Organ Audio: Multi-verse accompaniment synthesized to support organists, choir rehearsals, and home worship

⚖️ Public Domain Archival: This historic hymn text and tune are in the worldwide public domain and may be freely printed in church bulletins or projected for public worship.

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