Text:Day of Wrath, Oh, Day of Mourning
Author (st. 7):Mark A. Jeske, b. 1952
Author (sts. 1-6):Thomas de Celano, c. 1190-c.1260
Translator (sts. 1-6):William J. Irons, 1812-83
Tune:DIES IRAE

209. Day of Wrath, Oh, Day of Mourning

1 Day of wrath, oh, day of mourning!
See fulfilled the prophets' warning:
Heav'n and earth in ashes burning.

2 Death is struck and nature quaking;
All creation is awaking,
To its judge an answer making.

3 See, the book, exactly worded,
Wherein all has been recorded --
Thus shall judgment be awarded.

4 What shall I in awe be pleading,
Who for me be interceding
When your mercy I am needing?

5 King of majesty tremendous,
Who does free salvation send us,
Fount of pity, then befriend us.

6 Think, good Jesus -- my salvation
Caused your wondrous incarnation,
Made you suffer my damnation!

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Text Information
First Line: Day of wrath, oh, day of mourning
Title: Day of Wrath, Oh, Day of Mourning
Author (sts. 1-6): Thomas de Celano, c. 1190-c.1260 (abr. )
Author (st. 7): Mark A. Jeske, b. 1952
Translator (sts. 1-6): William J. Irons, 1812-83 (alt.)
Meter: 888
Language: English
Publication Date: 1993
Topic: End Time
Copyright: Text st. 7 © 1993 Mark A. Jeske.
Tune Information
Name: DIES IRAE
Meter: 888
Key: F Major
Source: Latin melody, 13th century



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