Author: F. E. B. Appears in 11 hymnals First Line: When the Judge shall weigh our motives Lyrics: 1 When the Judge shall weigh our motives
For eternal gain or loss,
Shall we stand as gold before him,
Or as vile and worthless dross?
Refrain:
Weighed in the balance of the Lord,
Weighed, weighed, and wanting;
Weighed by the standard of his word,
Weighed, weighed, and wanting.
2 Shall we hear the glad words spoken:
"Faithful servant," and "well done,"
Or the dread and awful sentence,
"Thou art wanting," sinful one? [Refrain]
3 Shall we heed the Spirit's pleading,
While for mercy we may call,
Or delay till God's handwriting
Seals the final doom of all? [Refrain] Topics: Bible Songs Judgment and Second Advent Scripture: Daniel 5:27 Used With Tune: WEIGHED AND WANTING
Weighed in the balance of the Lord