HYMN #0221 A&M #221 • Ancient & Modern Meter: C.M. Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #221: Let saints on earth in concert sing

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

" He is the Head of the body, thi
w/The Church's one foundation
Is Jesus Christ her Lord ;
She is His new creation

By water and the Word :
From Heav'n He came and sought hsr
To be His holv Bride :
V. ith His own Blood He bought her,

And for her life He died.
Elect from everv nation,
I Yet one o'er all the earth,
Her charter of salvation

One Lord, one Faith, one Birth,
One Holy Name she blesses,
Partakes one Holy Food,
And to one hope she presses

With every grace endued.
P Though with a scornful wonder
Men see her sore opprest,
By schisms rent asunder,

By heresies distrest,
et Saints their watch are keepinj
Their cry goes up, "How long * "
Mid toil, and tribulation,

And tumult of her war,
She waits the consummation
Of peace for evermore ;
Till with the vision L'lorious

Her longing eyes are blest,
And the great Church victorious
Shall be the Church at rest.
Vet she on earth, hath union

With God the Three in One,
And mystic sweet communion
With those whose rest is won ;
O happy ones and holy !

j> L"KD, give us grace that we.
Like them, the meek and lowly,
On high may dwell with Thee.

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Let saints on earth in concert sing"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #221 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 11 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: C.M.
Stanza Structure: 11 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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