207 The Day Is Surely Drawing Near

1 The day is surely drawing near When God's Son, the Anointed, Shall with great majesty appear As judge of all appointed. All mirth and laughter then shall cease When flames on flames will still increase, As Scripture truly teaches. 2 A trumpet loud shall then resound And all the earth be shaken. Then all who in their graves are found Shall from their sleep awaken And with the living in that hour By the Almighty's boundless pow'r Be changed at his commanding. 3 A book is opened then to all, A record truly telling What each has done, both great and small, When he on earth was dwelling. And ev'ry heart be clearly seen, And all be known as they have been In thoughts and words and actions. 4 Then woe to those who scorned the Lord And sought but carnal pleasures, Who here despised his precious Word And loved their earthly treasures. With shame and trembling they will stand And at the judge's stern command To Satan be delivered. 5 My Savior paid the debt I owe And for my sin was smitten; Within the Book of Life I know My name has now been written. I will not doubt, for I am free, And Satan cannot threaten me; There is no condemnation! 6 O Jesus Christ, do not delay, But hasten our salvation; We often tremble on our way In fear and tribulation. Your saints are waiting patiently; Come soon, Redeemer; make us free From ev'ry evil. Amen.