HYMN #0380 A&M #380 • Ancient & Modern Meter: 7.7.7.7 Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #380: O praise our God to-day

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

1

" Whoso hath this world's good, ind seeth
his brother have need, and shutieth
up his bowel* of compassion froir,
365 inhimT'

2

We give Thee but Thine own.
Whate'er the gift may be :
All that we have is Thine alone.
A trust, 0 Lord, from Thee.

3

May we Thy bounties thus
As stewards true receive,
And gladly, as Thou blessest u?,
To Thee our first-fruits give.

4

Oh, hearts are bruised and dead,
And homes are bare and cold,
And lambs, for whom the Shepherd
Are straying from the fold,

5

e?- To comfort and to bless,
To fin 1 a balm for woe,
To tend the lone and fatherless.
Is Angels' work below.

6

The captive to release,
To God the lost to bring,
To teach the way of life and peace,
It is a Christ dike thing.

7

And we believe Thy Word,
Though dim our faith may be :
Whate'er for Thine we do, O Lord,
We do it unto Thee.

8

All might, all praise be Thine,
Father, Co-equ I
An 1 Spirit, Bond of love Divine,
While endless ages run.

8

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "O praise our God to-day"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #380 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: 7.7.7.7
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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