HYMN #0459 A&M #459 • Ancient & Modern Meter: CM Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #459: Son of the Highest, deign to cast

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

Son of the Highest, deign to cast
On us a pitying eye,
Thou Who repentant Magdalene
Didst call to joys on high.

Thy longdost coin is stored nt
In treasurediouse Divine,
The jewel from pollution cleansed '
Doth now the stars outshine.

Jbsu, the balm of everv wotmd,
The sinner's only stay,
2) Grant us. like Magdalene, I
In this Thy mercy's day j

FESTIVALS OF MARTYRS AND OTHER HOLY DAYS.
Absolve us by Thv gracious Word,
Fulfil us with Thy love,
And guide us through the storms of life

To perfect rest above.
All praise, all glory be to Thee,
() everlasting Lord,
Whose mercy doth our souls forgive,

Whose bounty doth reward. Am-en.
" His Fa'? did shine as the sun, and His
Transfiguration of our Lord.
In days of old on Sinai

The" Lord Almighty came
In majestv of terror.
In thunder-cloud and flame :
On Tabor, with the glory

Of sunniest light for vest,
The excellence of beauty
In Jesus was express'd.
All light created paled there,

And did Him worship meet ;
The sun itself adored Him,
And bow'd before His Feet ;
While Moses and Elias,

Upon the Holy Mount,
The co-eternal glory
Of Christ our God recount.
0 holy, wondrous vision !

But what when, this life past,
The beauty of Mount Tabor
Shall end in Heav'n at last?
But what when all the glory

Of uncreated light
Shall be the promised guerdon
Of them that win the fight ?

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Son of the Highest, deign to cast"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #459 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 13 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: CM
Stanza Structure: 13 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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