HYMN #0126 A&M #126 • Ancient & Modern Meter: L.M. {First Tune.) Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #126: Th' Apostles' hearts were full of pain

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

'The Lord u King, and hath put on
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Light's glittering morn bedecks the
Heaven thunders forth its victor-cry ;

The glad earth shouts her triumph
hiah,
And groaning hell makes wild reply ;
While He, the King, the miehty King,

Despoiling death of all its sting,
Anl. trampling down the powers of
Brings forth His ransom'd Saints to
His tomb of late the threefold

Of watch and stone and seal had
But now, in pomp and triumph high
He comes from death to victory.
The pains of hell are loosed at last :

Ihe lays of mourning now are past ;
An Angel robed in light hath said,
" The Lord is risen from the dead."
?Th' Apostles' hearts were full of pain

or their dear Lord so lately slain,
By rebel servants doom'd to die
A death of cruel agony.
With gentle voice the Angel gave

The women tidings at the grave;
'" Fear not, y ax Blaster shall ye see ;
Then, hastening on their eager way
The joyful tidings to convey. {L- 'F.n,

And falling at His Feet adored,
w/ Th' Eleven, when they hear with
To Galilee forthwith proceed,
That there once more they may behold

The Lord s dear Face, as He foretold,
EASTER.
That Easter-tide with joy was bright,
The sun shone out with fairer light,

When, to their longing eyes restored,
Th' Apostles saw their risen Lord.
Side,
Where yet the glorious Wounds abide ;

The tokens true which made it plain
Their Lord indeed was risen again.
™/ Jesu, the King of Gentleness,
Do Thou Thyself our hearts possess,

That we may give Thee all our days
The tribute of our grateful praise.
?/0 Lord of all, with us abide
In this our joyful Easter-tide ;

From every weapon death can wield
Thine own redeem 'd for ever shield.
#A11 praise be Thine, 0 risen Lord,
From death to endless life restored ;
All praise to God the Father be
And Holy Ghost eternally.

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Th' Apostles' hearts were full of pain"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #126 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 14 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: L.M. {First Tune.)
Stanza Structure: 14 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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