HYMN #0288 A&M #288 • Ancient & Modern Meter: D.S.M. ^ = 92 Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #288: A few more years shall roll

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

1

A few more years shall roll,
A few more seasons come,
And we shall be with those that
Asleep within the tomb:
Then, O my Lord, prepare (cr)
My sovil for that great day ;
edimO wash me in Thy precious
And take my sins away.

2

A few more suns shall set
O'er these dark hills of time,
And we shaE be where suns are not,
A far serener clime :
Then, 0 my Lord, prepare (cr)
My soul for that bright day ;
e dim 0 wash me in Thy precious
And take my sins away.

3

A few more storms shaU beat
On this wild rocky shore,
And we shall be where tempests
Then, 0 my Lord, prepare [cr)
My sotd for that calm day ;
e dim 0 wash me in Thy precious
And take rny sins away.
A few more struggles here,

4

A few more partings o'er,
A few more toils, a few more tears,
And we shall weep no more :
Then, 0 my Lord, prepare (cr)
My soul for that blest day ;
e dim 0 wash me in Thy precious
V And take my sins away.
'Tis but a httle while

5

And He shall come again,
Who died that we might Eve, (/)
Who lives
That we with Him may reign :
Then, 0 my Lord, prepare (cr)
My soul for that glad day ;
ere dim O wash me in Thy precious
P And take my sins away".

5

Amen.

← Prev (#287) Hymn 288 of 638 Next (#289) →

🔎 Browse All 638 A&M Hymns

Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "A few more years shall roll"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #288 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 6 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: D.S.M. ^ = 92
Stanza Structure: 6 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.

WINDOWS DESKTOP EDITION 100% Offline Worship

Take All 1,838 Hymns With Cathedral Organ Tunes Everywhere

Download the free offline Windows app with full 4-part harmony pipe organ accompaniments for both Sacred Songs & Solos and Hymns Ancient & Modern.

⬇️ Download for Windows PC (2.9 MB) View simple 1-minute installation guide →