When Heav’n

The phrase "When Heav’n" resonates through 2 hymns, touching hearts across generations.

“When Heav’n”· 2 hymns found
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[or, The day of wrath…]
That all their sin’s for­giv’n?

When Heav’n

What pow’r shall be the sin­ner’s stay?
Invite the pil­grims’ feet,

That Day of Wrath

lyricist: Thomas of Celano, 13th Century
Composer: John Dykes, 1861
Hymn 1

...[or, The day of wrath…]

When Heav’n and earth shall pass away!

What pow’r shall be the sin­ner’s stay?...

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[or, The day of wrath…]

When Heav’n and earth shall pass away!

What pow’r shall be the sin­ner’s stay?

That Day of Wrath

Who Can Forbear to Sing?

lyricist: Joseph Swain, 1792
Composer: Gunnar Wennerberg (1817–1901)
Hymn 2

...That all their sin’s for­giv’n?

When Heav’n’s ex­pand­ing gates

Invite the pil­grims’ feet,...

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That all their sin’s for­giv’n?

When Heav’n’s ex­pand­ing gates

Invite the pil­grims’ feet,

Who Can Forbear to Sing?

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