HYMN #0198 A&M #198 • Ancient & Modern Meter: 7 6 7 6 7 6 7 6 Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #198: O Jesu, Thou art standing

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

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190 " Be is altogether lorely."
v\f Jest. Thou Joy of loving
Thou Fount of life, Thou Light of
From the best bliss that earth imparts

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We tur:. . gain.
lo them that seek Thee Thou art
that find Thee All in all.
7i.ee, 0 Thou Livine Bread,

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We drink of Thee, the Fountain-head.
And thirst our souls from Thee to filL
er&adwb smile we
see,

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en our faith can hold Thee
Make all our moments calm and
the dark night of sin away ;
Shed o'er the world Thy L .

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" fFhon hare I in hearen but Thee? attd
l£i '-- rarisoH of Thee."
Hear me. and from 1
Pour down the riciu

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Lord, I The-r
Uma': more and
ore.
GENERAL HYMNS.

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v Jesu, too late I Thee have sought,
How can I love Thee as I ought ?
And how extol Thy matchless fame,
The glorious beauty of Thy Name ?

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Jesu, my Lord, I Thee adore,
O mate me love Thee more and
ore.
Esr. what didst Thou find in me,

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hat Thou hast dealt so lovingly ?
How great the joy that Thou hast
brought,
So far exceeding hope or thought 1

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Jesu, my Lord, I Thee adore,
O make me love Thee more and
ore.
To Thee my heart and soul belong ;

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All that I have or am is Thine.
And Thou, Blest Saviour, Thou art
Jesu, my Lord, I Thee adore,
0 make me love Thee more and
ore.

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Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "O Jesu, Thou art standing"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #198 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 12 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 6 7 6 7 6 7 6
Stanza Structure: 12 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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