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In the Hour of Trial
Lenten / general anthem
Marchand, Todd
Scottish-born James Montgomery (1771-1854) was a poet, writer, and editor, raised and theologically trained in the Moravian Church. As a writer of hymns, his work has been compared favorably to that of Samuel Wesley, Isaac Watts, Philip … Read More
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Scottish-born James Montgomery (1771-1854) was a poet, writer, and editor, raised and theologically trained in the Moravian Church. As a writer of hymns, his work has been compared favorably to that of Samuel Wesley, Isaac Watts, Philip Doddridge, John Newton, and William Cowper (Cooper). Among his most well-known lyrics are "Angels From the Realms of Glory," "Go to Dark Gethsemane," and "Hail to the Lord's Anointed."
Written in the first-person voice, "In the Hour of Trial" presents in stanzas 1-2 (women, then men) pleas for Jesus' presence in times of temptation. Stanza 3, in full SATB harmony and unaccompanied, expresses the author's reliance on Christ in times of affliction; stanza 4, with full choir and organ accompaniment, expresses the author's reliance, at time of death, on Jesus' truth and promise of eternal life.
"In the Hour of Trial" is especially appropriate in Lent and for memorial services, and it is a fitting anthem for general worship as well.