HYMN #0022 A&M #22 • Ancient & Modern Meter: 7.7.7.5 Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #22: Holy Father, cheer our way

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

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Holy Spirit Divine.
" And at even, when the sun did set, they
brought unto Him nil that were dis-
eased, and them that ware possessed

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0rt with devils. And all the c'.tg was
20 gathered togeth'-r at the door.
Xt even ere the sun was set,
The sick, O Lord, around Thee lay;

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j^ Oh. in what divers pains they met !
Oh, with what joy they went away !
Once more 'tis eventide, and we
Wh t' if Thy Form we cannot see?

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We know and feel that Thou art
here.
1 mf 0 Saviour Christ, our woes dispel ;
For some are sick, and some are sad,

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I And some have never loved Thee well,
And some have lost the love they had ;
And some have found the world is vain,
. Yet from the world they break not

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! free;
And some have friends who give them
Yet have not sought a friend in Thee ;
And none, 0 Lo?n. have perfect rest,

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For none are wholly free from sin ;
And they, who fain would serve Thee
j Are conscious most of wrong within.
O Saviour Christ, Thou too art Man ;

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Thou hast been troubled, tempted,
tried ;
Thy kind but searching glance can scan
The very wounds that shame would

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hide;
Thy touch has still its ancient power ;
No word from Thee can fruitless fall;
Hear, in this solemn evening hour,
And in Thy mercy heal us all.

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Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Holy Father, cheer our way"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #22 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 10 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: 7.7.7.5
Stanza Structure: 10 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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