HYMN #0365 A&M #365 • Ancient & Modern Meter: 8 8 8 4. cJ = S4 Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #365: O Lord of Heav'n, and earth, and

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

" Then laid they their hinds on them, and
348 theU weired the Holy Ghost."
Behold us, Lord, before Thee met
Whom each bright Angel serves and

ears,
Who on Thy Throne rememberest vet
Thy spotted Boyhood's quiet years ;
Whose Feet the bills of Nazareth trod,

Who art true Man and perfect God.
To Thee we look, in Thee confide,
Our help is in Thine own dear
Name ;

For who on Jesus e'er relied,
And found not Jesus still the same ?
Thus far Thy love our souls hath
brought:

0 stablish well what Thou hast
From Thee was our baptismal
grace,
The holy seed by Thee was sown ;

And now before our Father's Face
We make the three great vows our
And ask, in Thine appointed way,
Confirm us in Thy grace to-day.

We need Thee more than tongue can
speak,
Mid foes that well might cast us
But thousands, (dim) once as young

and weak,
Have fought the fight, and won the
We ask the help that (cr) bore them.
through ;

We trust the Faithful and the True.
So bless us with the gift complete
By hands of Thy chief Pastors given,
That awful Presence kind and sweet

Which comes in sevenfold might
om Heav'n ;
Eternal Christ, to Thee we bow :
Give us Thy Spirit here and now.

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "O Lord of Heav'n, and earth, and"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #365 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 11 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 4. cJ = S4
Stanza Structure: 11 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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