HYMN #0268 A&M #268 • Ancient & Modern Meter: S.M Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #268: Ye servants of the Lord

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

1

It is the house of prayer.
Wherein Thv servants meet ;
And Thou, 0 Lord, arc there
Thy chosen flock to greet.

2

We love the sacred Font :
For there the Holy Dovs
To pour is ever wont
His blessing from above.

3

We love Thine Altar, Lord ;
Oh. what on earth so dear- ?
P For there, in faith adored,
We find Thy Presence near.

4

We love the Word of life.
j The Word that tells of peace,
Of comfort in the strife,
And joys that never cease.

5

v Pleasant are Thy courts below
In this land of sin and woe :
(jh, my spirit loners and faints
For the converse of Thy Saints,

6

For the brightness of Thy Face,
For Thy fulness, God of grace.
Happy birds that sing and fly
Found Thv .Altars. 0 most High ;

7

Happier souls that find a test
n a heavenly Father's bre *
like the wandering dove that found
No repose on eai\fi around.

8

They can to their ark repair,
And enjoy it ever there.
mf Happy souls, their praises flow
Even in this vale of woe ;

9

Waters in the desert rise.
Manna feeds them from the skies :
On thevgo from strength to strength,
Till they r

10

At Thv feet ad ,.iin: full. Tall.
7?/Who" hast led them safe through
Lcrd, be mine this prize to win,
Guide me through a world of sin,

11

Keep me by Thy savins grace,
Give me at Thv side a place ;
tnf Sun and Shield alike Thou art.
Guide and guard my erring heart ;

12

Grace and glory flew from Thee ;
Shower, 0 shower them, Lord,
on me.

12

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Ye servants of the Lord"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #268 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: S.M
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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