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HYMN #0290 A&M #290 • Ancient & Modern Meter: CM Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #290: Through all the changing scenes of life

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

1
Through the long night watches
May Thine Angels spread
Their white wings above me,
Watching round my bed.
2
When the morning wakens,
Then may I arise
Pure, and fresh, and sinless
In Thy Holy Eyes.
3
Glory to the Father,
Glory to the Son-,
And to Thee, Blest Spip.it,
Whilst all ages :un. Amen,
4
(Confirmation.
I The Comforter Which is the Holy Ghost.1"
ade.
?To Thee, the Comforter, we cry,
5
o Thee, the Gift of God most High,
The Fount of life, the Fire of love,
The soul's Anointing from above.
O Finger of the Hand Divine,
6
The sevenfold gifts of grace are Thine ;
True promise of the P ather Thou,
Who dost the tongue with power
endow.
7
Thy light to every sense impart,
And shed Thy love in every heart :
Thine own unfailing might supply
To strengthen our infirmity.
8
Drive far away our ghostly foe,
And Thine abiding peace bestow;
If Thou be our preventing Guide,
No evil can our steps betide.
9
Grant us through Thee, 0 Holy One,
To know the Father and the Son ;
And this be our unchanging creed,
That Thou dost from Them Both
10
oceed.
Praise we the Father, and the Son,
And Holy Spirit with Them Oxe :
And may the Son on us bestow
The gifts that from the Spirit flow.
10
Amen.
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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Through all the changing scenes of life"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #290 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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