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HYMN #0478 A&M #478 • Ancient & Modern Meter: CM Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #478: This is the day the Lord hath made

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

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God the Father, God the Son,
God the Spirit. Three in One,
Hear us from Thy heavenly Throne,
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Spare us, Holy Trinity.
Jesu, Life of those who die,
Advocate with God on high,
Hope of immortality,
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Hear us, Holy Jesu.
Thou Whose Death to mortals gave
Power to triumph o'er the grave,
Living now from death to save,
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Hear us, Holy Jesu.
Thou before Whose great white
Throne
All our doings must be shown.
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Pleading now for us Thine own,
Hear us, Holy Jesu.
Thou Whose Death was borne that
From the i-ower of Satan free,
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Might not die eternally,
Hear us. Holy J esc.
Thou Who dost a place prepare
That in heaveniv mansions fair
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Sinners mav Diy glory share,
Hear lis, Holy Jesu.
Death.
• We are dying day by day ;
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Soon from earth we pass away ;
Lord of life, to Thee we pray ;
Hear us, Holy J esc.
£re we hear the Angel*- call,
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And the shadows round us lall,
Be our Saviour, be our All:
Hear us, Holy Jesu.
Wean our hearts from tilings
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Make us' all Thy love to know,
Guard us from our ghostly foe :
Hear us. Holy Jesu.
P Shelter us with Angel's wing,
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To our souls Thy pardon bring :
Hear us, Holy Jesu.
In the doom Thy light provide ;
Safelv through the valley guide ;
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Thee we trust, for Thou hast died :
Hear us, Holy Jesu.
Judgment.
When Thy summons we obey
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On the dreadful Judgment Day,
Let not fear our soul dismay :
Hear us, Holy Jesu.
While the lost in terror fly,
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or May we see with joyfoi eye
Our Redemption drawing nigh:
Hear us, Holy Jesu'
Uxf we see Thee on Thy Throne
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As the Saviour we have known,
And have f- Jlow'd as our own :
Hear us, Holy Jesu
May we then, among the blest
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Who Thy Name on earth confess 'd,
Hear Thee calling as to rest :
Hear us, Holy Jesu.
From the awful place of doom,
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Vhere in rayless outer gloom
Dead souls lie as in a tomb,
Save as, Holy Jesu. •
From the black, the dull despair
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Ruin d men and Angels share.
Save us. Holy Jesu.
Prom rhe unknown agonies
){ the soul that helpless lies.
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nm the worm that never dies
.Save us. Holy Jesu,
From the lusts that none can tame.
From the fierce mysterious flame,
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From the everlasting shame,
Save us, Holy Jkbu.
Heaven*.
Where Thy Saints in (dory rei^n.
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Free from sorrow, free from pain,
Pure from every guilty stain.
Bring us, Holy J esu.
Where the captives find release.
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Where all foes from troubling cease,
Where the wean- rest in peace,
Bring us, Holy Jesu.
Where the pleasures never clov,
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Where in Angels' holy joy
Thy redeem <f their powers emplov,
Bring us, Holy Jesu.
Where in wondrous light are shown
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All Thy dealings with Thine own,
Who snail know as they are known,
Bring us. Holy Jesu.
Where, with loved ones gone before,
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We may love Thee and adore
In Thy Presence evermore,
Bring us, Holy Jesu.
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Amen.
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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "This is the day the Lord hath made"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #478 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 26 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: 26 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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