HYMN #0105 A&M #105 • Ancient & Modern Meter: 7.7.7.7 Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #105: In the Lord's atoning grief

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

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105 "The love of Christ comtraineth us."
In the Lord's atoning grief
Be our rest and sweet relief;
Store we deep in heart's recess

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All the shame and bitterness.
Thorns, and cross, and nails, and
lance,
Wounds, our treasure that enhance,

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Vinegar, and gall, and reed.
And the pang His soul that freed,
May these all our spirits sate,
And with love inebriate ;

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In our souls plant virtue's root,
And mature its glorious fruit. '
Crucified ! we Thee adore,
Tnee with all our hearts implore ;

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Us with Saintly bands unite
In the realms of heavenly light.
Christ, by coward hands betray'd,
Christ, for us a captive made.

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Christ, upon the bitter Tree
Slain for man, be praise to Thee.
" We love Him, because He first
106 loved us."

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My God, I love Thee ; (dim) not
I hope for heaven thereby,
Nor yet because who love Thee not
P Are lost eternally.

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! Thou, O my Jesus, Thou didst me
1 Upon the Cross embrace ;
Forme didst bear the nails, and spear,
I pp And griefs and torments number-

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And sweat of agony ;
Yea. death itself ; and all for me
Who was Thine enemy,
Then why, 0 Blessed Jesu Christ,

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l Should I not love Thee well ?
Not for the sake of winning heaven,
Nor of escaping hell ;
Xot from the hope of saining aught,

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Not seeking a re warn ;
But as Thyself hast loved me,
O ever-loving Lord.
?/So would I love Thee, dearest

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And in Thy praise will sing;
Solely because Thou art my God.
And my most loving King.

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Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "In the Lord's atoning grief"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #105 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 13 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: 7.7.7.7
Stanza Structure: 13 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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