HYMN #0382 A&M #382 • Ancient & Modern Meter: 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #382: Come, ye thankful people, come

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

Come, ye thankful people, come,
Raise the song of Harvest-home :
All is safely .rather 'd in.
Ere &8 winter-storms beain :

?n/GoD, our Maker, doth provide
For our wants to be supplied ;
Come to God's own Temple, come ;
Raise the song of Harvest-home.

vrt/All this world is Gods own field,
Fruit unto His praise to yield :
Wheat and tares therein are sown,
Unto joy or sorrow grown ;

Ripening with a wondrous power
Till the final Harvest-hour :
Grant, 0 Lord of life, that we
Holy grain and pure may be.

For we know that Thou wilt come,
And wilt take Thy people home ;
From Thv field wilt puree away
All that doth offend, that day ;

And Thine Angels charge at last
In the fire the tares to cast,
But the fruitful ears to store
In Thy garner evermore.

Come then, Lord of mercy, come.
Bid us sing Thv Harvest-home :
Let Thy Saints be gather'd in,
Free from sorrow, free from sin ;

All upon the golden floor
Praisina Thee for evermore :
Crime, with all Thine Angels come ;
Bid us sing Thy (rail) Harvest-home.

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Come, ye thankful people, come"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #382 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 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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