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HYMN #0283 A&M #283 • Ancient & Modern Meter: CM Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #283: O Thou, from Whom all goodness

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

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271 a^so My servant be."
0 Jesus, I have promised
To serve Thee to the end ;
Be Thou for ever near me,
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My Master and my Friend ;
GENERAL HYMNS.
I shall not fear the battle
If Thou art by my side.
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Nor wander from the pathway
If Thou wilt be my Guide.
0 let me feel Thee near me :
The world is ever near ;
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1 see the sights that dazzle,
The tempting sounds I hear ;
My foes are ever near me,
Around me and within ;
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But. Jesus, draw Thou nearer,
And shield my soul from sin.
0 let me hear The e speaking
In accents clear and still.
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Above the storms of passion,
The murmurs of selt-will ;
0 speak to re-assure me,
To hasten or control ;
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0 speak, arid make me listen,
Thou Guardian of my souL
0 Jesus, Thou hast promised
To all who follow j hee,
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That where Thou art in jdory
There shall Thv servant be ;
0 give me grace to follow,
My Master and my Friend.
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0 let me see Thy foot-marks,
And in them plant mine own ;
My hope to follow didy
Is in Thy strength alone ;
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0 guide me, call me. draw me,
Uphold me to the end ;
Ana then in Heav'n receive me,
My Saviour and my Friend.
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Amen.
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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "O Thou, from Whom all goodness"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #283 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: CM
  • 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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