HYMN #0333 A&M #333 • Ancient & Modern Meter: 6.5.6.5.D Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #333: Christ, Who once amongst us

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

1

Christ? The brecul which we break,
s it not the communion of the Body
309 if Christ?"
Now, my tongue, the mystery
And the Blood, all price excelling,
Which the Gentiles' Lord and King,
l> In a Virgin's womb once dwelling
1 Shed for this world's ransoming.

2

HOLY COMMUNION.
Given for us. and condescending
To be born for us below,
He, with men in converse blending,
Dwelt the seed of truth to sow,
ll He closed with wondrous ending
His most patient life of woe.
That last night, at supper Iving,

3

Mid the Twelve, His chosen "band,
Jicsrs, with the law complying,
Keeps the feast its rites demand :
•P WoRD-made-Flesh true bread He
aketh
By His Word His Flesh to be :
P "W ine His Blood ; (mf) which whoso
taketh

4

Must from carnal thoughts be free ;
Faith alone, though \dira) sight
orsaketh,
Shows true hearts the mystery.
Therefore we, before Him bending,
This great Sacrament revere ;
Types and shadows have their
ending,

5

For the newer rite is here ;
Faith, our outward sense be-
ending,
Makes our inward vision clear.
Glory let us give, and blessing
To the Father, and the Son,
Honour, might, and praise addressing,
While eternal ages run ;
Ever too His love confessing,
Who from Both with Both is One.

5

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Christ, Who once amongst us"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #333 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 6 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: 6.5.6.5.D
Stanza Structure: 6 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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