HYMN #0214 A&M #214 • Ancient & Modern Meter: ll 11 11 5 Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #214: Lord of our life, and God of our sal

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

200 tke Cross Qf our Lord JeSHS Christ.''
WE sing the praise of Him Who
Of Him Who died upon t!
The sinner's hope let men deride.

For this we count the world but loss.
GENERAL HYMNS.
Inscribed upon the Cross we see
In shining letters, " God is Love;"

P He bears our sins upon the Tree ;
He brings us mercy from above.
The Cross ! it takes our guilt away
It holds the fainting spirit up ;

It cheers with hope the gloomy day,
And sweetens every bitter cup.
It makes the coward spirit brave,
And nerves the feeble arm for fight :

It takes its terror from the grave,
And gilds the bed of death with light
The balm of life, the cure of woe.
The measure and the pledge of love, ,

The sinner's refuge here below,
The Angels' theme in Heav'n above. ;
To Christ Who won for sinners ;
grace

" fFho also maketh intercession for
Where high the heavenly temple
The house of God not made with
A sreat High-Priest our nature wears,

The Guardian of mankind appears.
He Who for men their Surety stood,
And pour'd on earth His precious
Blood

Pursues in Heav'n His mighty
The Saviour and the Friend of man.
Though now ascended up on high,
He bends on earth a brother s eye ;

Partaker of the human name.
He knows the frailty of our frame,
Our fellow-sufferer yet retains
A fellow-feeling of our pains ;

And still remembers in the skies
His Tears, His Agonies, and Cries.
In every pang that rends the heart
The Man of Sorrows had a part ;

He sympathizes with our grief,
And to the sufferer sends relief.
With boldness therefore at the Throne
Let us make all our sorrows known ;
And ask the aid of heavenly power
To help us in the evil hour.

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Lord of our life, and God of our sal"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #214 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 13 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: ll 11 11 5
Stanza Structure: 13 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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