A&M Hymn #305: Saviour, Blessed Saviour
Complete lyrics, stanzas, and pipe organ accompaniment • Hymns Ancient & Modern
Listen whilst we sing,
Hearts and voices raising
Praises to our King ;
All we hope to be,
Bodv, soul, and spirit,
All we yield to Thee.
Christ, we draw to Thee,
Deep in adoration
Bending low the knee ;
Cam'st on earth to die ;
Thou, that we might follow,
Hast gone up on high.
Are Thy mercies here ;
True and everlasting
Are the glories there :
Toil, nor care, is known,
Where the Angel-ledons
Circle round Thy Throne.
Was the wintry past,
Now a ray of gladness
O'er our path is cast :
Every hour that flies,
Tills of love unfeigned,
Love tiiat never dies.
Dawns the light from Heav'n,
In our sadness bringing
News of sin forgiven ;
Pure the light within ;
Thou hast shed Thy radiance
On a world of sin.
Glows the western sun,
Shedding all its gladness
O'er our work" that's done J
Toil and sorrow past,
May we, Blessed Saviour
Find a rest at last.
Journeying o'er the road
Worn by Saints before us,
Journeying on to God ;
May we hasten on.
Backward never looking
Till the prize is won.
When the ransom'd soul,
Earthly toils forgetting,
Finds its promised goal ;
Saint.- with Angels sing,
s above every name: that at the
Xame of Jesus every htee should
Every knee shall bow,
Every tongue confess Him
King of glory now ; •
We should call Him Lord,
Who from the beginning
Was the Mighty Word.
Sprang at once to sight,
All the Angel faces.
All the hosts of light,
Stars upon their way,
All the heavenly Orders,
In their great array.
Humbled for a season,
To receive a Name
From the lii>s of sinnera
Faithfully He bore it
Spotless to the last,
Brought it back victorious,
Eore it up triumphant
With its human light,
Through all ranks of creatures,
To the Throne of Godhead,
To the Father's breast,
Fill'd it with the glory
Name Him, brothers, name Him,
With love as strong as death,
Eut with awe and wonder,
P He is God the Saviour,
He is Chsist the Lopd,
Ever to be worshipp'd,
In your hearts enthrone Him
There let Him subdue
All that is not holy,
Grown Him as your Captain
In temptation's hour ;
Let His Will enfold you
t Brothers, this Lord Jesus
Shall return again,
With Hi= Father's dory,
For all wreaths of empire
Meet upon His Brow,
And our hearts confess Him
ail King of glory now.
Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Saviour, Blessed Saviour"
📜 Historical Background & Origin
This hymn is designated as Hymn #305 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 31 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: 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 5
- Stanza Structure: 31 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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