A&M Hymn #143: Lord, in Thy Name Thy servants
Complete lyrics, stanzas, and pipe organ accompaniment • Hymns Ancient & Modern
To Thee our God we fly
For mercy and for grace ;
O hear our lowly cry,
O Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty
And guard and bless our Father-
Arise, 0 Lord of hosts !
And drive from out our coasts
The sins that put to shame.
O Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty
Thv best gifts from on high
In rich abundance pour,
That we may magnify
O Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty
And guard and bless our Father-
The powers ordain *d by Thee
May they Thy servants be,
And rule in li-diteousness.
O Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty
The Church of Thy dear Sox
Inflame with love's pure fire,
Bind her once more in one,
O Lord, stretch for.h Thy mighty
And guard and bless our Father-
The Pastors of Thy fold
That faithful, pure, and bold,
They may be Pastors true.
O Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty
0 let us love Thy house,
And sanctify Thy day,
Bring unto Thee our vows,
O Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty
And guard and bless our Father-
Give peace, Lord, in our time ;
Nor lawless deed of crime
Insult Thy Majestv.
0 Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty
Though vile and worthless, still
Thy people, Lord, are we ;
And tor our God we will
O Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty
And guard and bless our Fatherland
" The eyes of all wait upon Thee, 0 Lord ,
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Lord, in Thy Name Thy servants
lead,
Thine is the harvest, Thine the seed,.
The fresh and fading year.
Our hope, when Autumn winds blew
And still, now Spring has on us smiled.
We wait on Thy decree.
The former and the latter rain,
The green ear, and the golden grain,
All Thine, are ours by prayer.
Thine too by right, and ours by grace.
The hopes that soothe, the fears that
The love that shines serene,
So grant the precious things brought
That Thee in Thy new Heav'n and
earth
We never may forego. Amen
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The bonds of death are burst by Thee,
And grace has won the victory.
Ascending to the Father's Throne
Thy days of mortal weakness o'er,
All power is Thine for evermore.
To Thee the whole creation now
Of things on earth, and things on high,
And things that underneath us he.
In awe and wonder Angels see
How Flesh makes pure as flesh did
stain,
And Thou, True God, in Flesh dost
As Thou wilt be our great Reward ;
Let all our glory be in Thee
Both now and through eternity.
To Thee, ascended Lord, be sung ;
All praise to God the Father be
And Holy Ghost eternally.
Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Lord, in Thy Name Thy servants"
📜 Historical Background & Origin
This hymn is designated as Hymn #143 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 29 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: 29 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
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