A&M Hymn #406: We sing the glorious conquest
Complete lyrics, stanzas, and pipe organ accompaniment • Hymns Ancient & Modern
Wheie the Saints have trod ;
We are not divided,
All one body we,
One in charity.
'ff Onward, &c.
Crowns and thrones may perish,
But the Church of Jesus
Constant will remain ;
Gates of hell can never
We have Christ's own promise,
And that cannot fail.
Onward, &c.
Join our happy throng,
Blend with ours your voices
In the triumph song ;
Unto Christ the King,
This through countless ages
Men and Angels sing.
"Speak unto the children of Israel that
392 they go forward."
Forward ! be our watchword,
Seek the things before us,
Not a look behind ;
Burns the fiery pillar
Who shall dream of shrinking,
By our Captain led ?
PROCESSIONAL.
Through the toil and fight ;
Jordan flows before us,
Sion beams with light.
Buds the infant mind;
All through youth and manhood,
Speed tbrougn realms of nature,
Faint not. till in glory
Gleams our Father's Face.
Forward, ail the life-time,
Till the hea i be hoary,
Till the eve be light.
Forward, flock of Jesvs,
Till each yearning purpose
Spring to glorious birth ;
Si^k, they asSc for healing,
Pour upon the nations
Wisdom's loving ray.
ForwarJ, out of error,
Forward through the darkness,
t or ward into light.
Glories upon glories
Bv the souls that love Hun
One day to be shared ;
Ear hath never heard :
Thought or speech a word;
Forward, marching eastward.
Where the Heav'n is bright,
Till our faith be sight.
Far o'er yon horizon
Rise the city towers,
That fair home is ours :
Flash the streets with jasper,
Shine the sates with gold ;
Shedding joys untold.
Thither, onward thither.
In the Spirit's might ;
Forward into light.
Into God's high temple
Onward as we press,
Porn of holiness ;
Arch, and vault, and carving.
Lights of varied tone,
Prayer aad praise alone :
Every thought upraising
To our city bright,
Round the Throne of light
Nought that city needeth
Of these aisles of stone ;
Temple there is none ;
All the Saints, that ever
In these courts have stood,
On the children's food.
On through sign and token,
Stars amidst the night,
Forward into light,
To the Eternal Father
Loudest anthems raise ;
Echo songs of praise ;
To the Lord of clorv.
Blessed Three in Okk,
Endless honours clone :
Weak are eartldy praises :
Dull the songs ot night ;
Forward into triumph,
Forward into light 1
Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "We sing the glorious conquest"
📜 Historical Background & Origin
This hymn is designated as Hymn #406 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 31 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 7 6 7 6
- Stanza Structure: 31 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
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