HYMN #0256 A&M #256 • Ancient & Modern Meter: 7 6 7 6 7 6 7 6 Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #256: Come unto Me, ye weary

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

1

Nor the thing pray'd for come short
of the prayer.
There, where no troubles distraction
an bring, i.sing.

2

We the sweet anthems of Bion ahall
While for Thv grace, Lokd, their
voices of praise
I Thy blessed people eternally raise.

3

GENERAL HYMNS.
tn/ There dawns no Sabbath, no
Those Sabbath-keepers have one ever-
One and unending is that triumph-

4

Which to the Angels and us shall
Now in the meanwhile, with hearts
aised on high,
We for that country must yearn and

5

ust sigh ;
Seeking Jerusalem, dear native land.
Thvn' our Irmrr oviifl rm "Rnlwlnri «
Low before Him with our praises

6

we fall,
Of Whom, and in Whom, and thro'
Whom are all;
Of Whom, the Father; and in

7

Vi horn, the Sox ;
Thro' Whom, the Spirit, with Them
ever One.

7

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Come unto Me, ye weary"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #256 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 8 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: 8 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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