HYMN #0451 A&M #451 • Ancient & Modern Meter: L.M Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #451: Not by the martyr's death alone

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

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Now they drink, as from a river,
Hoiy bliss and infinite ;
Harm Love and peace they taste
And all truth and knowledge see

In the Beatific Vision
Of the Blessed Trinity.
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shame ;
From all their labours now they rest,
In God's eternal glory I
wi/They see their Saviour face to face,

the triumphs of His grace :
"Him day and night the]
aise.
To Him the loud thanksgiving raise :

"'Worthy the Lamb, for sinners
slain,
Through endless years to live and
Thou hast redeem'd u by Thy Hood,

And made us kings and priests to
O may we tread the sacred road
Waae to the end the glorious strife,
God of God, the One-begotten,

Ltokt of Light, Emmanuel.
In Whose Bodyjoin'd together
Pour upon us of Thy fulness,
That we may for evermore
And win, like them, a crown of life. \ Gun the Father. God the Sox, ana

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Not by the martyr's death alone"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #451 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 15 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
Stanza Structure: 15 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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