HYMN #0394 A&M #394 • Ancient & Modern Meter: L.M. ^' = 72 Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #394: O Lord of hosts, Whose glory fills

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

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96 The Roval Banners forward go.
173 To the Name of our Salvation.
215 The Church's one foundation.

224 0 happy band of pilgrims.
274 Througu the night of doubt and sor-
302 Come, ye faithful, raise the anthem.
305 Saviour, Blessed Saviour.

306 At the Name of Jesus.
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O Lord of hosts, Whose glory fills

The bounds of the eternal hills,
And yet vouchsafes, in Christian
To dwell in temples made with hands;
Grant that all we, who here to-day

Rejoicing this foundation lay,
May be in very deed Thine own,
Built on the precious Corner-stone.
Endue the creatures with Thy grace,

Thac shall adorn Thy dwelling-place;
The beauty of the ouk and pine,
The gold and silver, make them Thine.
To Thee they all belong : to Thee

The treasures of the earth and sea ;
And when we bring them to Thy
Throne,
We but present Thee with Thine own.

V The heads that guide endue with
The hands that work preserve from ill,
That we. who these foundations lay,
May raise the topstone in its day.

Both now and ever, Lord, protect
The temple of Thine own elect ;
Be Thou in them, and they in Thee.
0 Ever-blessed Trinity.

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "O Lord of hosts, Whose glory fills"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #394 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: L.M. ^' = 72
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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