HYMN #0405 A&M #405 • Ancient & Modern Meter: 7 6 7 6 Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #405: The Shepherd now was smitten

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

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Of our life's wild restless sea
Day by day His sweet voice soundeth.

As of old Saint Andrew heard it
By the Galilean lake,
Turned from home, and toil, and
Leaving all for His dear sake.

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The wolf was ravening near :
The scatter 'd flock he threaten'd.

But knew not Whose they were.
THE CONVERSION OF ST. PAUL.
In zealous fury seeking
To bind and crucify,

A sudden voice -withheld him,
A loud and startling cry :
' Saul ! Saul ! why blinc
ersecute thy Lord ?

'Tis Jesus Whom thou hatest,
Rebel not at My < Word."
Then forth in prayer he stretcheth
Those hands urrpaivd to slay ;

" What wouldst Thou with Thy ser-
My Lord and Master, say." [vant ?
Christ's foe becomes His soldier,
The wolf destroys no more,

A gentle lamb he enters
The sheep fold by the door.
0 voice of God Almighty,
What wonders hath it wrought !

It rends the lofty cedars,
It bends the haughty thought.
Jesu, our Shepherd, cease not
Thy flock from harm to free,

And, when Thy sheep are wandering,
O lead them back to Thee.
To Father, Son, and Spirit
All glory, praise, and might,
Who call "d us out of darkness
To His own glorious light.

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "The Shepherd now was smitten"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #405 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: 7 6 7 6
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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