HYMN #0104 A&M #104 • Ancient & Modern Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 8 7 Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #104: O sinner, lift the eye of faith

Complete lyrics, stanzas, and pipe organ accompaniment • Hymns Ancient & Modern

104 "Behold the Man."
O sinner, lift the eye of faith,
To true repentance turning ;
Bethink thee of the curse of sin,

Its awful guilt discerning :
Upon the Crucified One look,
And thou shalt read, as in a book,
What well is worth thy learning.

Look on His Head, that bleeding
Head,
With crown of thorns surrounded ;
Look on His sacred Hands and Feet

Which piercing nails have wounded;
See every Limb with scourges rent :
On Him, the Just, the Innocent,
What malice hath abounded !

Tis not alone those Limbs are rack'd,
But friends too are forsaking ;
And more than all, for thankless man
That tender Heart is aching ;

Oh, fearful was the pain and scorn, j
By Jesus, Son of Mary, borne.
Their peace for sinners making. '
None ever knew such pain before,

Such infinite affliction,
None ever felt a grief like His
In that dread crucifixion :
For us He bare those bitter thioe3,

For us those agonizing woes,
In oft-renew d infliction.
0 sinner, mark, and ponder well
Sin's awful condemnation ;

Think what a sacrifice it cost
To purchase thy salvation ;
Had Jesus never bled and died,
Then what could thee and all betide

But uttermost damnation ?
Lord, give us grace to flee from sin,
And Satan's wiles ensnaring,
And from those everlasting flames

For evil ones preparing.
Jestj, we thank Thee, and entreat
To rest for ever at Thy Feet,
Thy heavenly glory sharing.

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "O sinner, lift the eye of faith"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #104 in the venerable Hymns Ancient & Modern (1889 Standard Edition). Originally compiled under the guidance of the Rev. Sir Henry Williams Baker and a committee of dedicated church musicians, this hymnal harmonized historic Latin, Greek, and German hymnody with classical English psalmody.

It has served as a primary liturgical hymnal for the Church of England and the worldwide Anglican and Episcopal communion for generations, renowned for its doctrinal clarity and reverent choral tradition.

🕊️ Devotional Themes & Reflection

Composed of 12 stanzas, the text centers on foundational biblical themes: adoration and praise to God, humble reliance upon divine grace, steadfast faith amid trials, and the everlasting hope of salvation in Jesus Christ.

Whether sung during Sunday corporate worship or read during family devotions and personal prayer, these stanzas guide the believer to reflect on God's unending mercies and steadfast faithfulness across every season of life.

🎼 Musical Structure & Liturgy

Poetic Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 8 7
Stanza Structure: 12 Verses with cathedral pipe organ accompaniment
Liturgical Placement: Suitable as an Opening Hymn of Praise, Call to Worship, Offertory, or Closing Doxology
Pipe Organ Audio: Multi-verse accompaniment synthesized to support organists, choir rehearsals, and home worship

⚖️ Public Domain Archival: This historic hymn text and tune are in the worldwide public domain and may be freely printed in church bulletins or projected for public worship.

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