HYMN #0384 A&M #384 • Ancient & Modern Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 7 8 Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #384: To Thee, O Lord, our hearts we raise

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

" Ye ought . . . to remember the words of
the Lord Jesus, how He said, It is
367 more blessed to give than to receive."
LoKD of glorv, Who hast bought us

With Thv .Life-blood as the price.
Never grudging for the lost ones
That tremendous Sacrifice,
And with that hast freely civen

Blessings, countless as the sand,
To the unthankful and the evil
With Thine own unsparing hand ;
Grant us hearts, dear Lord, to yield

Thee
Gladly, freelv of Thine own :
With the sunshine of Thy goodness
Melt our thankless hearts of stone;

ALMSGIVING.
P Till our cold and selfish natures,
or Warm'd by Thee, at length believe
That more happy and more blessed

'Tis to give than to receive.
Wondrous honour hast Thou given
To our humblest charity
In Thine own mysterious sentence,

" Ye have done it unto Me."
Can it be, 0 gracious Master,
Thou dost deign for alms to sue,
or Saying by Thy poor and needy.

" Give as I have given to you ?
Yes : the sorrow- and the suffering,
"Which on every hand we see,
Channels are for tithes and offerings

Due by solemn right to Thee ;
Right of which we may not rob
Debt we may not choose but pay,
Lest that Face of love and pity

Turn from us another day.
Lord of glory, Who hast bought us
With Thy Life-blood as the price,
Never grudging for the lost ones

That tremendous Sacrifice,
Give us faith, to trust Thee boldly,
Hope, to stav our souls on Thee ;
But 0, best of all Thy graces,
Give us Thine own charity.

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "To Thee, O Lord, our hearts we raise"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #384 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 12 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 7 8 7 8 7 8
Stanza Structure: 12 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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