HYMN #0326 A&M #326 • Ancient & Modern Meter: 8 8 6 8 8 6 Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #326: Within the Church's sacred fold

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

af Within the Church's sacred fold,
By holy Sacrament enroll'd,
Another lamb we lay :
An heir before of sin and shame,

Now in the Holv Triune Name
JJis guilt is wash'd away.
O loving Father, Thee we pray
Look on this babe new-born to-day,

Thine own adopted child ;
An Angel guard do Thou bestow
To lead him in Thy paths below,
And guide Mm through the wild.

With sap Divine that flows from Thee,
In Thee for aye abide.
Blest Spirit, Whose indwelling grace
Has given this little one a place

Among the heirs of life ;
0 breathe Thy sevenfold gifts within,
And keep Thy temple pure from sin
In midst of worldly strife.

So, Holy Trinity, by Thee
Divinely train'd this babe may be
In faith and hope and love ;
So may he gain, earth's waves o'er-
Jli? bright inheritance at last
With all Thy Saints above.

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Within the Church's sacred fold"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #326 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 7 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: 8 8 6 8 8 6
Stanza Structure: 7 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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