HYMN #0332 A&M #332 • Ancient & Modern Meter: C.M. Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #332: There is a green hill far away

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

vi f There is a creen hill far awav,
Without a city wall,
j> Where the dear Lord was crucified,
Who died to save us all.

We may not know, we cannot tell
What pains He had to bear,
But we believe it was tor us
He hung and surfer d there.

He died that we might be forgiven,
He died to make us good,
That we miuiit coat last to Heav'n,
Saved by His precious Blood.

vif There was no other good enough
To pay the price of sin,
He only could unlock the gate
Of Heav'n, and let us in.

Oh, dearly, dearly has He loved,
And we nuij-t love Him too,
And trust in His redeeming Blood,
And try His works to do. Amen,

333 "IIs took them VP in His An?'.»."
Christ. Who once amongst us
As a Child did dwell,
la the children's SAViotrat,

And He loaves us well ;
we keep our promise
Mad* Him at the Font,
He will be our Shepherd,

And we shall not want.
There it was they laid us
In those tender Arms,
Where the lambs are carried

Safe from all alarms :
If we trust His promise.
He will let us rest
In His Arms for ever.

Leaning on Kis Breast.
Though we may not see Him
For a little while,
We diall know He holds us,

Often feel His smile ;
Death will be to slumber
In that sweet embrace,
And we shall awaken

He wiil be our Shepherd
After as before,
Bv .still heavenly waters
Lead us evermore,

Make us lie in pastures
Beaut'ful and green,
Where none thirst or hunger
And no tears are seen.

Jesus, our good Shepherd,
Laying down Thy life,
Lest Thy sheep shoidd perish
In the cruel strife,

Help us to remember
All Thy love and care,
Trust in Thee, and love Thee
Always, every where.

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "There is a green hill far away"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #332 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 16 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: C.M.
Stanza Structure: 16 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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