When angels shall their trumpets sound

Verse 1

When Angels shall their trumpets sound, Descending in the skies: To wake the nations under ground, And cause them all to rise.

Verse 2

Then shall the Righteous Judge descend And seated on his Throne; To which all nations must attend To shew what they have done.

Verse 3

Then shall the powers of heav'n shake, Vanish and flee away: And all the wicked fear and quake, To see that awful day.

Verse 4

How dreadful will his coming be, To those who slight his grace-- How joyful for the just to see: The glories of his face.

Verse 5

How suddenly will he appear, Here on this earth below; When none had judg'd his coming near, Or that it could be so.

Verse 6

As lightning starting from the east! And darts a sudden ray; And quickly flashing to the west! Such is the Saviour's Day.

Verse 7

Then let us be still on our guard, As Jesus gave command: That we may truly be prepar'd Before our Lord to stand.