A&M Hymn #325: O Father, Thou Who hast created all
Complete lyrics, stanzas, and pipe organ accompaniment • Hymns Ancient & Modern
and praise Thy Xame for ever and
SAviocR, Blessed Saviour,
Listen whilst we sing,
Praises to our King ;
All we have we offer ;
All we hope to be,
All we yield to Thee.
Nearer, ever nearer,
Christ, we draw to Thee,
Bending low the knee ;
Thou for our redemption
Cam'st on earth to die ;
Hast gone up on high.
Great and ever greater
Are Thy mercies here ;
Are the glories there :
Where no pain, nor sorrow,
Toil, nor care, is known,
Circle round Thy Throne.
Dark and ever darker
Was the wintry past,
O'er our path is cast :
Every day that passeth,
Every hour that flies,
Love tiiat never dies.
Clearer still and clearer
Dawns the light from Heav'n,
News of sin forgiven ;
Life has lost its shadows,
Pure the light within ;
On a world of sin.
Blighter still and brighter
Glows the western sun,
O'er our work" that's done J
Time will soon he over.
Toil and sorrow past,
Find a rest at last.
Onward, ever onward,
Journeying o'er the road
Journeying on to God ;
Leaving all behind us,
May we hasten on.
Till the prize is won.
Bliss, all bliss excelling,
When the ransom'd soul,
Finds its promised goal ;
W here in joys unheard of
Saint.- with Angels sing,
Xame of Jesus every htee should
At the Name of Jesus
Every knee shall bow,
King of glory now ; •
'Tis the Father's pleasure
We should call Him Lord,
Was the Mighty Word.
At His voice creation
Sprang at once to sight,
All the hosts of light,
Thrones and Dominations,
Stars upon their way,
In their great array.
GENERAL HYMNS.
Humbled for a season,
From the lii>s of sinnera
Unto whom He came,
Faithfully He bore it
Brought it back victorious,
"When from death Ke pass'd :
Eore it up triumphant
Through all ranks of creatures,
To the central height :
To the Throne of Godhead,
Fill'd it with the glory
Of that perfect rest.
Name Him, brothers, name Him,
Eut with awe and wonder,
And with bated breath ;
P He is God the Saviour,
Ever to be worshipp'd,
Trusted.and adored.
In your hearts enthrone Him
All that is not holy,
All that is not true :
Grown Him as your Captain
Let His Will enfold you
In its light and power.
t Brothers, this Lord Jesus
With Hi= Father's dory,
With His Angel train ;
For all wreaths of empire
And our hearts confess Him
ail King of glory now.
Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "O Father, Thou Who hast created all"
📜 Historical Background & Origin
This hymn is designated as Hymn #325 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 32 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: To 6 10 6 8 8 4
- Stanza Structure: 32 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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