HYMN #0321 A&M #321 • Ancient & Modern Meter: 7 6 7 6 7 6 7 6. , Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #321: We pray Thee, Heavenly Father

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

"And on His Head were many crowns."
Croww Him with many crowns,
The Lamb upon His Throne :
Hark ! how the heavenly anthem

All music but its own :
Awake, my soul, and sing
And had Him as thy matchless
Through all eternity.

GENERAL HYMNS.
Crown Him tlie Virgin's Son,
The God Incarnate born,
cr Whose Arm those crimson trophies

Which now His Brow adorn :
Fruit of the mystic Rose,
As of that Rose the Stem ;
The Root whence mercy ever

The Babe of Bethlehem.
"Crown Him the Lord of love ;
' Behold His Hands and Side,
Those Wounds yet visible above

In beauty glorified :
o Ansel in the sky
Can fully bear that sight,
t But downward bends his burn-

ng eye
At riiysteries so bright.
Crown Him the Loud of pence,
Whose power a sceptre sways

From pole to pole, that wars may
ease,
And all be prayer and praisr :
His reign shall know no end,

And round His pierced Feet
Fair flowers of Paradise extend
Their fragrance ever sweet.
Crown Him the Lord of years.

The Potentate of time,
Creator of the rolling spheres,
Ineffably Sublime :
All hail. Redeemer, hail !

For Thou hast died for me ;
Thv praise shall never, never fail
Throughout eternity.

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "We pray Thee, Heavenly Father"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #321 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 12 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: 7 6 7 6 7 6 7 6. ,
Stanza Structure: 12 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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