A&M Hymn #398: Day of Wrath! O day of mourning
Complete lyrics, stanzas, and pipe organ accompaniment • Hymns Ancient & Modern
Here they built for Him a dwelling,
Served Him here in ages past,
FixM it for His sure possession.
When the years had wrought
their changes,
He, our own unchanging God,
Look'd on His decay'd abode :
ounsels,
Bless 'd the silver and the gold, |ing
Firm and stately as of old.
Entering then Thy gates with
aises,
"Rise into Thy place of resting,
I Show Thy !'•!•• -mis-dPresence there!"
Let the gracious Word be spoken.
I " This shall be My rest for ever,
1 This My dwelling of delight.
Fill this letter house with glory
Clothe with righteousness its
Friesthood.
Guide its Choir to reverence true ;
Here its sevenfold blessings shed :
Spread for us the heavenly Banquet,
Satisfy Thy poor with Bread.
Praise to Thee, Eternal Son.
Praise to Thee, all-quickening Spirit
Ever-blessed Three in One ;
Wisdom,
Moulding out of sinful elav
Living stones for that true Temple
Amen-
Burial of trjc Beab.
393 " He cometh to judge the earth."
See fulfill 'd the prophets' warning !
, Heav'n and earth in ashes burning !
Oh, what fear man's bosom rendeth
scendeth, [pendeth !
On Whose sentence (dim) all de-
Wondrous sound the trumpet
Through earth's sepulchres it ringeth,
Ail betore the Throne it bringeth.
Death is struck, and nature quaking,
To its Judge an answer making.
™/Lo ! the Book exactly worded.
Wherein all hath been recorded ;
When the Judge His seat attaineth,
And each hidden deed arraigneth,
I Nothing unavenged remainetk
Thou hast bow'd the dying head,
Thou the blood of life bast shed,
Thou hast fill'd a mortal bier ;
When the heart is sad within
With the thought of all its sin,
When the spirit shrinks with tear,
What shall I, frail man, be pleading,
Who lor me be interceding,
When the just are mercy needing ?
Who dost free salvation send us,
Fount of pity, {p) then befriend us !
Think, good Jest", my salvation
Leave me not to reprobation.
Faint and weary Thou hast sought me,
On the Cross of suffering bought me ;
Righteous Judge ! for sin's pollu-
Grant Thy gift of absolution,
Ere that day of retribution.
All my shame with anguish owning ;
Spare, 0 God, Thy suppliant groaning.
Thou the sinful woman savedst ;
And to me a hope vouehsafest.
Worthless are : my prayers and
sighing ;
Rescue me from fires undying.
With Thy favour'd sheep 0 place me,
Nor among the goats abase me,
While the wicked are confounded,
TDoom'd to flames of woe unbounded,
Call me with Thy Saints sur- i And since He hath order 'd this,
Low I kneel, with heart-submission,
See, like ashes, my contrition ;
Help me in my last condition.
From the dust of earth returning
Man for ff) judgment must prepare
Spare, 0 God, in mercy spare
Lord, all pitying, Jesu Blest,
Grant them Thine {dim) eternal
Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Day of Wrath! O day of mourning"
📜 Historical Background & Origin
This hymn is designated as Hymn #398 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 29 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
- Stanza Structure: 29 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
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