A&M Hymn #486: The Father's sole-begotten Son
Complete lyrics, stanzas, and pipe organ accompaniment • Hymns Ancient & Modern
ade Himseli of no reputation, and
ok upon Him the form of a ser-
vant, and was made in the likeness
From east to west, from shore to
shore,
Let everv heart awake and sing
bore.
The Christ, the everlasting King.
- Behold ! the world's Creator wears
Our very flesh our Maker shares,
His fallen creature, man, to save.
For this how wondrously He wrought !
Became, in ways beyond ali thought,
The chosen vessel of His grac<
She bow'd her to the Angel's word
And suddenly the promised Lord
That pure and hallow'd temple fiii'd
&He shrank not from the oxen's stall,
And He Whose 1 untv leedeth all
At Man's breast Himself was fed.
And while the Angels in the sky
To shepherds poor the Lord Most
The one great Shepherd, was reveal'd
All glory for this blessed morn
All praise to Thee, O Virgin-born,
All praise, 0 Holy Ghost, to Thee.
484 " Jesus Christ is come in the flesh."
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And praise your Benefactor's Name '
To-day the Author of Salvation,
Of undefiltd Virgin Mother
An Infant, all Divine, was born,
And God Himself became your
Upon this happy Christmas morn
In Him eternal might and power
To human weakness hath inclined ;
ower
Of gifts and graces to mankind,
While here His Majesty dis-
A sen-ant's form the Master wears,
Behold the beams of glory rising
E'en from His poverty and tears.
And for a bed a manger mean ;
Yet o'er His Head, His Advent
telling,
Angels rehearse to men the story,
The joyful story of Kis birth ;
To Him" they raise the anthem— (f)
To God on high, and peace on
For through this holy Incarnation
The primal curse is done away ;
Hath shed its pure and gentle ray.
Then, in that heavenly concert
joining,
Your voices tunefully combining,
Salute the Birthday of your Loku :
NEW YEAR'S DAY.
tilings He hath doi
SCrfo gear's Sao.
" They will go from strength to
jovcus song.
As on the King's own highway, we
bravely march along !
stirring cheer,
As dawns the solemn brightness
of another glad New Year.
one,
What wonders He hath shown us,
what triumphs He hath won !
blessings crown
The lives for which our Lord hath
laid His own so freely down !
asseth our wav
The fulness of His promises crowns
every bright'ning dav
om above,
While more and more we learn to
know the fulness of His love.
bonds shall be,
Uniting all avIio love our Lord in pure
sincerity ;
ling glory glow,
As more and more are taught of
God that mighty Love to know.
hath done,
Peal out beyond the stars of God,
while voice and life are one ;
eep, and true ;
Oh, even now our hearts shall bow,
and joyful vows renew.
strength to strength we go,
While grace for grace abundantly
shall from His fulness flow,
oretaste here,
jf Until His very presence crown our
happiest New Year.
Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "The Father's sole-begotten Son"
📜 Historical Background & Origin
This hymn is designated as Hymn #486 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 33 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: song.— L.M. {First Tune.)
- Stanza Structure: 33 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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