HYMN #0170 A&M #170 • Ancient & Modern Meter: D. CM Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #170: Jesus is God : the solid earth

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

" In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word icas God. All things
were made by Him."
Jesus is God : /"mfj the soHd earth,
el The ocean broad and bright,
The countless stars, like golden dust,
That strew the skies at night,
The wheeling storm, the dreadful fire,
The pleasant wholesome air,

The summer's sun, the winter's frost,
His own creations were.
Jesus is God : fmfj the glorious bands
Of golden Angels sing
Songs of adoring praise to Him,
Their Maker and their King.
He was true God in Eethlehem's crib.
On Calvary's Cross true God ;

He, Who in heaven Eternal reign'd,
In time on earth abode.
Esrs is God : fpj let sorrow come,
And pain, and every ill,
All are worth while, for all are means
His glory to fulfil ;
"Worth while a thousand years of woe
To speak one little word.

If by that " I believe " we own
The Godhead of our Loed.
A - men.
(Central Imnirs.

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Jesus is God : the solid earth"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #170 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 5 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: D. CM
Stanza Structure: 5 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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