HYMN #0361 A&M #361 • Ancient & Modern Meter: 8 8 8 8 8 8 Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #361: Through midnight gloom from Mace-

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

I I I
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" Come over into Maoedonia, and help ms."
HB.OUGH midniglit gloom from Maeedon

JL The cry of myriads as of one,
The Toiceful silence of despair,
Is eloquent in awful prayer,
er The soul's exceeding bitter cry,

'' Come o'er and help us, fdimj or we die."
How mournfully it echoes on !
Por half the earth is Maeedon ;
nif These brethren to their brethren call,

And by the Love which loved them all.
And by the whole world's Life they cry,
' 0 je that live, (dim) behold we die !'*
By other sounds the world is won

Than that which wails from Maeedon ;
The roar of gain is round it roU'd,
Or men unto themselves are sold,
And cannot list the alien cry,

"0 hear and help us, lest we die !"
Yet with that cry from Maeedon
The very car of Christ rolls on ;
' ' I come ; who would abide My day

In yonder wilds prepare My way ;
My voice is crying in their cry ;
Help ye the dying, lest ye die."
Jesu, for men of Man the Son,

Yea, Thine the cry from Maeedon ;
0 by the kingdom and the power
Wake heart and will to hear their cry ;
Help us to help them, lest we die !

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Through midnight gloom from Mace-"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #361 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: 8 8 8 8 8 8
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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