HYMN #0465 A&M #465 • Ancient & Modern Meter: 7.7.7.7 Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #465: Litany of Penitence

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

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465 Litany of Penitence. No. 2.
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OTHERWISE CALLED I>ASSIOK SUNDAY.
"The Royal Banners forward go,

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The Cross shines forth in invsticglow ;
Where He in Flesh, our flesh Who
ade,
Our sentence bore, our ransom paid,

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THE FIFTH S LIN HAY 1M LENT.
There whilst He hung, His sacred
Side
By soldier's spear was open'd wide,

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To cleanse us in the precious flood
Of Water mingled with His Blood.
Fulfill'd is now what David told
In true prophetic sonii of old,

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How God the heathen's King should
For God is reigning from the Tree.
How bright in purple robe it stood,
The purple of a Saviour's Blood !

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Upon its amis, like balance true,
He weigh'd the price for sinners due,
The price which none butHe couldpay,
And spoil'd the spoiler of his prey.

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To Thee, Eternal Thp.ee in One,
Let homage meet by all be done :
As by the Cross Thou dost restore,
So rule and guide us evermore. Amen .

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This Hymn may be sung daily till Thurs-
ay before Easter.
97 " The Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ."
Sikg, my tongue, the glorious battle,

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Sing the last, the dread affrav ;
O'er the Cross, the Victor's trophy,
Sound the high triumphal lay,
T> How. the p uns of death enduring,

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Earth's Redeemer won the clay.
He, our Maker, deeply grieving
That the first-made Adam fell,
When he ate the fruit forbidden

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Whose reward was death and hell,
Mark'd e'en then this Tree the ruin
Of the first tree to dispel.
Thus the work for our salvation

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He ordained to be done ;
To the traitor's art opposing
Art yet deeper than his own ;
Thence the remedy procuring

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Whence the fatal wound begun.
Therefore, when at length the fulness
Of the appointed time was come,
He was sent, the world's Creator,

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From the Father's heavenly home,
And was found in human fashion,
Offspring of the Virgin's womb.
Lo ! He lies, an Infant weeping,

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Where the narrow manger stands,
While the Mother-Maid His members
Wraps in mean and lowly bands.
And the swaddling clothes is winding

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Round His helpless Feet and Hands.
Now the thirty years accomplish'd
Which on earth He wiU'd to see,
Born for this, He meets His Passion,

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Gives Himself an Offering free ;
On the Cross the Lamb is lilted,
There the Sacrifice to be.
There the nails and spear He suffers,

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Vinegar, and call, and reed ;
From His sacred Body pierced
Blood and Water both proceed ;
Precious flood, which all creation

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From the stain of sin hath freed.
Faithful Cross, above all other
One and only noble Tree,
None in foliage, none in blossom,

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None in fruit thy peer may be ;
Sweetest wood, and sweetest iron ;
Sweetest weight is hung on thee.
Bend, 0 lofty Tree, thy branches,

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Thy too rigid sinews bend ;
And awhile the stubborn hardness.
Which thy birth bestow'd, suspend :
And the Limbs of Heav'n's high Mon-

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Gently on thine aims extend,
?n/Thou alone was counted worthy
This world's ransom to sustain,
That a shipwreck'd race for ever

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Might a port of refuge gain,
With the sacred Blood anointed
Of the Lamb for sinners slain.
Praise and honour to the Father,

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Praise and honour to the Son,
Praise and honour to the Spirit,
Ever Three and ever One,
One in might, and One in glory,
While eternal ages run.

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Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Litany of Penitence"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #465 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 25 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: 7.7.7.7
Stanza Structure: 25 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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