A&M Hymn #29: The day Thou gavest, Lord, is ended
Complete lyrics, stanzas, and pipe organ accompaniment • Hymns Ancient & Modern
2*28 Jerusalem tlie golden.
237 0 God of hosts, the mighty Lord.
239 Christ is our corner-stone.
241 Hosanna to the living Lohd '
242 We love the place, 0 God.
Cfje Restoration of a Crjtircrj.
and earth, and but! the house that
397 was budded these many years ago.''
Lift the strain of high thanksgiving!
Praise our fathers' God for mercie3
New to us 'heir sons to-day :
Here they built for Him a dwelling,
FixM it for His sure possession.
Holy ground, n bile time shall last.
When the years had wrought
He, our own unchanging God,
I Thought on this His Habitation,
Look'd on His decay'd abode :
Bless 'd the silver and the gold, |ing
Till once more His House is stand-
Firm and stately as of old.
aises,
I Lord, be ours Thine Israel's prayer ;
"Rise into Thy place of resting,
Let the gracious Word be spoken.
Here, as once on Sion's height,
I " This shall be My rest for ever,
Fill this letter house with glory
Greater than the former knew";
Clothe with righteousness its
Guide its Choir to reverence true ;
Let Thy Holy One's anointing
Here its sevenfold blessings shed :
Satisfy Thy poor with Bread.
Praise to Thee, Almighty Father,
Praise to Thee, Eternal Son.
Ever-blessed Three in One ;
v Threefold Power and Grace and
Wisdom,
Living stones for that true Temple
I Which shall never know decay.
Amen-
393 " He cometh to judge the earth."
I "/Day of Wrath ! 0 day of mourning !
See fulfill 'd the prophets' warning !
Oh, what fear man's bosom rendeth
When from Heav'n. the Judge de-
scendeth, [pendeth !
Wondrous sound the trumpet
lingeth,
Through earth's sepulchres it ringeth,
Death is struck, and nature quaking,
All creation is awaking,
To its Judge an answer making.
Wherein all hath been recorded ;
Thence shall judgment be awarded.
When the Judge His seat attaineth,
I Nothing unavenged remainetk
BURIAL OF THE DEAD.
Thou hast bow'd the dying head,
Thou hast fill'd a mortal bier ;
Jesu, Son of Mary, hear.
When the heart is sad within
When the spirit shrinks with tear,
Jesu, Son of Mary, hear.
What shall I, frail man, be pleading,
When the just are mercy needing ?
King of Majesty tremendous,
Who dost free salvation send us,
Think, good Jest", my salvation
Caused Thy wondrous Incarnation ;
Leave me not to reprobation.
On the Cross of suffering bought me ;
Shall such grace be vainly brought me?
Righteous Judge ! for sin's pollu-
Ere that day of retribution.
Guilty, now I pour my moaning,
All my shame with anguish owning ;
Thou the sinful woman savedst ;
Thou the dying thief forgavest ;
And to me a hope vouehsafest.
sighing ;
Yet, good Lord, in grace complying,
Rescue me from fires undying.
Nor among the goats abase me,
a U But to Thy right hand upraise me.
While the wicked are confounded,
Call me with Thy Saints sur- i And since He hath order 'd this,
ounded.
Low I kneel, with heart-submission,
Help me in my last condition.
Ah ! that day of tears and mourning !
From the dust of earth returning
Spare, 0 God, in mercy spare
Lord, all pitying, Jesu Blest,
Grant them Thine {dim) eternal
Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "The day Thou gavest, Lord, is ended"
📜 Historical Background & Origin
This hymn is designated as Hymn #29 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 33 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: 9.8.9.8
- Stanza Structure: 33 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
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