HYMN #0106 A&M #106 • Ancient & Modern Meter: CM Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #106: My God, I love Thee ; not because

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

"And being in an agony He prayed more
100 earnestly:'
w/Sion's Daughter, weep no more.
Though thv troubU d heart be sore ;

He of Whom the Psalmist sung,
He Who woke the Prophet's tongue,
Christ, the Mediator Blest,
Brings thee everlasting rest.

In a garden man became
Heir of sin, and death, and shame ;
Jksus in a garden wins
Life, and pardon for our sins ;

Through His hour of agony
Praying in Gethsemane.
There for us He intercedes ;
There with God the Fathkr pleads ;

Willing there for us to drain
To the dregs the cup of pain,
That in everlasting day
He may wipe our tears away

Some of these Hymns may be sung
throughout the year.
Therefore to His Name be given
ory botli in earth and Heaven ;

To the Father, and the Sox,
And the Spirit, Three in One,
Honour, praise, and glory be
Now and through eternity. Anion.

101 " Looking unto Jesus."
O'erwhf.lm'd in depths of woe,
Upon the Tree of scorn
Hangs the Redeemer of mankind,

With racking anguish torn.
See how the nails those Hands
And Feet so tender rend ;
See down His Face, and Neck, and

His sacred Blood descend.
Oh, hear that last, loud cry
Which pierced His Mother's heart,
As into God the Father's hands

He bade His soul depart.
Earth hears, and trembling quakes
Around that tree of pain ;
The rocks are rent ; the graves are

Shall man alone be mute?
Have we no griefs, or fears ?
Come, old and young, come, all man
And bathe those leet in tears.

Come, fall before His Cross
Who shed for us His Blood;
Who died, the Victim of pure love,
To make us sons of God.

.Iesu, all praise to Thee,
Our Joy and endless Rest :
Be Thou our Guide while pilgrims
Our Crown amid the blest. Amen

Thou wast slain, and hast redeemed ui
102 t0 God hxJ Thy Blood."
He, Who once in righteous ven-
geance ("flood,

Whelm'd the world beneath the
w?/Once again in mercy cleansed it
With His own most precious Blood,
P Coming from His Throne on high

On the painful Cross to die.
O the wisdom of the Eternal !
0 the depth of love Divine !
O the sweetness of that mercy

Which in Jesus Christ did shine !
We were sinners doom'd to die ;
Jesus paid the penalty.
When before the Judge we tremble

Conscious of His broken laws,
May the Blood of His Atonement
Cry aloud, and plead our cause,
Bid our guilty terrors cease,

Be our pardon and our peace.
Prince and Author of salvation,
Lord of Majesty supreme,
Bv the world Thou didst redeem ;
ory to the Father be

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "My God, I love Thee ; not because"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #106 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 21 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: CM
Stanza Structure: 21 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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