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HYMN #0315 A&M #315 • Ancient & Modern Meter: CM Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #315: Once, only once, and once for all

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

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Okcb, only once, and once for all,
His precious life H
Before the Cross our spirits fall,
And own it strong to save.
2
" One offering, single and complete,"
With lips and heart we sav ;
But what He never can repeat
He shows forth day by day.
3
For, as the priest of Aaron's line
Within the Holiest stood,
And sprinkled all the mercy-shrine
"W ith sacrificial blood;
4
Himself the Victim, and Himself the So He, Who once atonement wrought,
Priest.
Victims were offer'd by the law of old.
Which in a tvpe this heavenly mystery
5
He. Ransomer from death, and
Light from shade.
Now gives His holy grace His saints
aid.
6
Approach ye then with faithful
hearts sincere,
And take the safeguard of salvation
here.
7
He, that His saints in this world
ules an I
To all believers life eternal yields ;
With heavenly bread makes them that
8
hunger whole,
Gives living waters to the thirsting
Alpha and Omega, to Whom shall
All nation? at the Doom, is with us
8
Amen.
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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Once, only once, and once for all"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #315 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 9 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: 9 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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