HYMN #0271 A&M #271 • Ancient & Modern Meter: 7 6 7 6 7 6 7 6 Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #271: O Jesus, I have promised

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

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'•In Whom we have redemption through
252 nis Stood, the forgiveness of sins.'1
Weary of earth and laden with my
I look at Heav'n and long to enter in :

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But there no evil thing may find a
home,
And vet I hear a voice that bids
GENERAL HYMNS.

3

So vile I am, how dare I Lope to
In the pure glory of that hoi}- land ?
Before the whiteness 01 that Throne
appear?

4

Yet there are Hands stretch'd out
aw me near.
The while I fain would tread the
heavenly way,

5

Evil is ever with me day by day :
Yet on mine ears the gracious
tidings faU,
" Repent, confess, thou shalt be loosed

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om all."
Mi/It is the voice of Jesus that I hear,
His are the Hands stretch'd out to
aw me near,

7

And His the Elood that can for all
And set me faultless there before the
Throne.
Twas He Who found me on the

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eathlv wild,
And made me heir of Heav'n, the
Father's child,
And day by day, whereby my soul

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ay live,
Gives me His grace of pardon, and
will give.
0 great Absolrer, grant my soul

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ay wear
The lowliest garb of penitence and
ayer,
That in the Father's courts my

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glorious dress
May be the garment of Thy righteous-
Yea, Thou wilt answer for me,
Righteous Lobs :

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Thine ali the merits, mine the great
eward ;
ne the golden crown ;
Nought can I bring, dear Lord,

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or all I owe.
Yet let my full heart what it can
bestow ;
Like Man's cift. let my devotion
Forgiven greatly, how I greatly love.

13

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "O Jesus, I have promised"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #271 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 14 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: 14 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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