HYMN #0434 A&M #434 • Ancient & Modern Meter: 8 8 7 8 8 7 Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #434: Come, pure hearts, in sweetest mea

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

Come, pure hearts, hi sweetest
easures
Sing of those who spread the treasures
In the holy Gospel shrined;

lings o: salvation,
Peace on earth, their proclamation,
Love from Goi» to lost mankind.
See the Rivers four that gladden

"With their streams the better Eden
Planted hy our Lord most dear :
Brink, 0 Sion's sons and daughters,
Drink and find salvation here.

Othat we Thy truth confessing,
And thy holy Word possessing,
Jkbd, may Thy love adore;
Unto Thee our voices raising.

"After thu I beheld, and lo, a great multi-
tude, which no man could number,
of all nation* and kindreds and
eople and tongues., stood before the

throne and before the Lamb clothed
with white robes, and palms in their
Hark : the sound of holv voices,
Chanting at the crystal sea,

P Alleluia, ( 1') Alleluia,
Alleluia. Lord, to Thee :
Multitude, which none can number,
er Like the stars in glory stands,

n white apparel, holding
Palms of victory in their hands.
""'Patriarch, and holy Prophet.
« ho prepared the way of Christ,

King, Apostle. Saint, Confessor,
and Evangelist
Saintly Maiden, godly Matron,
Widows wi;o 'nave watch'd to prayer,
To the Lord of alh are there.
Ever and for evermore.

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Come, pure hearts, in sweetest mea"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #434 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 10 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 8 7 8 8 7
Stanza Structure: 10 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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