When the Son of Man comes in His splendor with all His angels with Him, then He will take His seat on His glorious throne. All the nations will be assembled before Him, and He will separate people from each other like a shepherd separating sheep from goats. He will place the sheep on His right hand and the goats on His left.
Matthew 25:31–33
Words: J. B. Lemon, in Devotional Songs, edited by Howard Doane, William J. Kirkpatrick & Hubert P. Main (New York: Biglow & Main, 1903), number 89.
Music: W. Howard Doane (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know Lemon’s full name, or where to get a good photo of him (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
At the judgment seat of Christ, my Savior,
All the nations shall be called to stand;
And all people shall appear before Him,
On His left, or on His own right hand.
Refrain
At the judgment, where wilt thou appear?
Will it be on the right hand,
Will it be on the left hand?
At the judgment where wilt thou be found,
When before Him thou shalt stand?
He shall separate them like a shepherd,
Oh, what partings in that awful day!
“Come, ye blessèd to the heav’nly mansions;
Go, ye cursèd from My throne away.”
Refrain
Loved ones on one side, and, on the other,
Weeping, as they part to meet no more,
God shall wipe away the tears of Christians,
As they pass thro’ Heaven’s open door.
Refrain
At the judgment seat of Christ, my Savior,
When all nations shall be gathered there,
Wilt thou be upon His right hand, brother,
Evermore the bliss of Heav’n to share?
Refrain