A&M Hymn #469: Litany of Jesus Glorified
Complete lyrics, stanzas, and pipe organ accompaniment • Hymns Ancient & Modern
Our Hi^h Priest to intercede,
Living still Thy Death to plead,
Hear us. Holy J esc.
On Thv struggling Church below
More than we can ask or know,
H^-ar as, Holy Jbsit.
Didst not leave rhy Church to mourn,
Orphan''!, c unfortless, forlorn,
Bear us, Holy Jesu.
Didst the Holt Spirit send
To be with us to the end.
Hear us, Holy Jesc
Offer d once upon the Rood.
Gives: fur Thy children's Food
Hear us. Holy Jsso.
Happiness of all the hless'd.
Peace o: those who long for rest,
Thou Who. as Thou once didst rise
Coming through the narted skies,
Hear u=, Holy Jesu.
Thou Who then on quick and dead,
Shalt pronounce the judgment dread,
Hear us. Holy Jrsu.
Jssu, God's Incarnate Sok,
By the gifts for sinners won.
Hear us. Holy Jest/
That while pilgrims toiling here
And to death may persevere,
Hear "us. Holy Jest:.
That when earthly toil is o'er
May behold Thee and adore.
Hear us, Holy Jeam. Amen
God the Father. God the Ek»,
Hear us from Thy heavenly Throne,
Spare us, Holy Trinity.
HoLY Spirit, heavenly Dove,
Breath of life, and Fire of love,
Hear us. Holy Spirit.
Source of strength, of knowledge clear,
Understanding, counsel, fear.
Hear us, Holy Spirit.
Source of meekness, love, and peace,
Hone and joy rn.it cannot cease,
Hear us, Holy Sfirit.
Spirit guiding us aright,
Spirit of resistless might,
Heat us. Holy Spirit.
Thou by Whom the Virgin bore
Sent our nature to restore,
Hear us, Holy Spirit.
Thou Whom Jesus from His
That they ro.i-rht not be alone,
Hear us. Holy Spirit.
Co>iforter, to Whom we owe
Or our Saviour's woi ..
as, Holy Spirit.
Thou Whose sound Apostles heard.
Giving them the livins Word,
Hear us, Holy Spirit.
Thou Whose grace the Church doth fiU,
•is present still,
Hear us, Holy Spirit.
Coming with Thy power to save,
-n's 'lark crave,
Hear us, Holy Spirit.
All our evil pass: m
grieve Thee, patient still ;
Hear us, Holy Spirit.
Come to raise us when we fall,
Lead us back with srentie ca'.i ;
Hear us, Holy Spirit.
Come to strengthen all the weak,
Hear us, Holy Spirit.
Come to aid the souls who yearn
More of truth Divine to learn.
Hear us, Holy Spirit.
Keep us in the narrow way,
Warn us when we go astray.
Hear us, Holy Spirit.
Holy, loving, a- Thou art.
All Thy sevenfold gifts impart,
Xever more from us depart ;
Hear us, Hob- Spirit.
Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Litany of Jesus Glorified"
📜 Historical Background & Origin
This hymn is designated as Hymn #469 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 28 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: 28 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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