HYMN #0354 A&M #354 • Ancient & Modern Meter: CM Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #354: The earth, O Lord, is one wide field

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

"Above the Vvuht Hue sky,
A Friend Who never changes,
- Whose love will never die ;
Our earthly friends may fail us,

And change with changing vears,
Tins Friend is always worthy
Of that dear Name He bears.
There's a rest for little children

Above the bright blue sky.
Who love the Blessed Saviour,
And to the Father cry ;
A rest from every turmoil,

From sin and sorrow free,
Where every little pilgrim
Shall rest eternally.
There's a home for little children

Above the bright Hue sky,
Where Jesus reiens in glory,
A home of peace and joy :
?»* No home on earth is like it,

Nor can with it compare ;
For every one is happy.
Nor could be happier, there.
ok a child, and set him by

There's a crown for little children
Above the bright blue skv.
And all who look for Jesus
Shall wear it bv and by ;

A crown of brightest gtory,
Which He will then bestow
On those who found His favour
And loved His Name below.

There's a rong for little children
Above the bright blue sky,
A song that will not weary.
Though sung continually ;

A song which even Angels
Can never, never sing :
They know not Christ as Saviour.
But worship Him as King.

There's a robe for little children
Above the bright blue sky ;
And a harp of sweetest music,
And palms of victory.

Ail, all above is treasured.
And found in Christ alone:
Lord, grant Thy little children
To know Thee as their own.

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "The earth, O Lord, is one wide field"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #354 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 13 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: CM
Stanza Structure: 13 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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