HYMN #0485 A&M #485 • Ancient & Modern Meter: 7 6 7 6 7 6 8 6 Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #485: From glory unto glory!

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

1

Hear us from Thy heavenly Throne,
Spare us, Holy Trinity.
HoLY Spirit, heavenly Dove,
Dew descending from above.

2

Breath of life, and Fire of love,
Hear us. Holy Spirit.
Source of strength, of knowledge clear,
Wisdom, godliness sincere.

3

Understanding, counsel, fear.
Hear us, Holy Spirit.
Source of meekness, love, and peace,
Patience, pureness, faith's increase.

4

Hone and joy rn.it cannot cease,
Hear us, Holy Sfirit.
Spirit guiding us aright,
Spirit making darkness light,

5

Spirit of resistless might,
Heat us. Holy Spirit.
Thou by Whom the Virgin bore
Him Whom heaven and earth adore,

6

Sent our nature to restore,
Hear us, Holy Spirit.
Thou Whom Jesus from His
Gave to cheer and help His own,

7

That they ro.i-rht not be alone,
Hear us. Holy Spirit.
Co>iforter, to Whom we owe
Ah that we rejoice to know

8

Or our Saviour's woi ..
as, Holy Spirit.
Thou Whose sound Apostles heard.
ThuJ V. host power their spirit stirr'd,

9

Giving them the livins Word,
Hear us, Holy Spirit.
Thou Whose grace the Church doth fiU,
Showing her God's perfect Will,

10

•is present still,
Hear us, Holy Spirit.
Coming with Thy power to save,
Ba] bsmal wave,

11

-n's 'lark crave,
Hear us, Holy Spirit.
All our evil pass: m
Bend aright our stubborn will,

12

grieve Thee, patient still ;
Hear us, Holy Spirit.
Come to raise us when we fall,
.r souls enthral,

13

Lead us back with srentie ca'.i ;
Hear us, Holy Spirit.
Come to strengthen all the weak,
Give Thy courage to the meek,

14

Hear us, Holy Spirit.
Come to aid the souls who yearn
More of truth Divine to learn.
And with deeper love to burn :

15

Hear us, Holy Spirit.
Keep us in the narrow way,
Warn us when we go astray.
Plead within us when we pray ;

16

Hear us, Holy Spirit.
Holy, loving, a- Thou art.
All Thy sevenfold gifts impart,
Xever more from us depart ;
Hear us, Hob- Spirit.

16

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "From glory unto glory!"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #485 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 17 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 6 7 6 7 6 8 6
Stanza Structure: 17 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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