HYMN #0036 A&M #36 • Ancient & Modern Meter: 7 6 7 6 7 G 7 6. \! ' ^ ^ Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #36: O day of rest and gladness

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

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32 " 0 God, TJtou art my God."
At the End of Divine Service.
AND now the wants are told, that
Thy children to Thy knee ;

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Here lingering still, we ask for nougnt,
But simply worship Thee.
The hope of Heaven's eternal days
Absorbs not all the heart

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That gives Thee glory, love, and praise.
For being what Thou art.
For Thou art God, the One, the Same,
O'er all things high and bright ;

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And round us, when we speak Thy
Name,
There spreads a heaven of light.
O wondrous peace, in thought to

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On excellence Divine ;
To know that nought in man can tell
How fair Thy beauties shine I
O Thou, above all blessing blest,

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O'er thanks exalted far,
Thy very greatness is a rest
To weaklings as we are ;
For when we feel the praise of Thee

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A task beyond our powers,
We say, "A perfect God is He,
And He is fully ours."
All glory to the Father be,

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All glory to the Son,
All glory, Holy Ghost, to Thee,
While endless ages run.

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Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "O day of rest and gladness"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #36 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 9 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: 7 6 7 6 7 G 7 6. \! ' ^ ^
Stanza Structure: 9 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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