HYMN #0488 A&M #488 • Ancient & Modern Meter: S.M Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #488: Within the Father's house

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

1

And within a manger laid.
Hear us, Holv Jesu.
ear us, Holy Jesu.
w/Jbsu, unto Whom of yore

2

Wise men, hastening to adore,
Gold and myrrh and incense bore,
Hear us, Holy Jesu.
Jesu, to Thv Temple brought,

3

Whom, by Thy good Spirit taught.
Simeon and Anna sought.
Hear us, Holy Jesu.
V Jesu, Who didst deign to flee

4

From King Herod's cruelty
In Thy earliest Infancy,
Hear us, Holy Jesu.
Jesu, Whom Thy Mother found

5

'Midst the doctors sitting round,
Marvelling at Thy Words profound,
Hear us, Holy Jesu.
?From all pride and vain conceit,

6

om all spite and angry heat,
From all lying and deceit,
Save us, Holy Jesu.
From all sloth and idleness,

7

From not caring for distress,
From all lust and greediness,
Save us, Holy Jesu.
From refusing to obey,

8

From the love of our own way.
From forgetfidness to pray,
Save us, Holy Jesu.
By Thy Birth and early years,

9

By Thine Infant wants and fears,
By Thy sorrows and Thy tears,
Save us, Holy Jesu.
By Thv Pattern bright and pure,

10

Bv the pains Thou didst endure
Cur salvation to procure.
Save us, Holy Jesu.
By Thv Wounds and thorn-crown'd

11

Bv Thv Blood for sinners shed,
nif By Thy Rising from the dead,
Save us. Holy Jesu.
Bv the Name we bow before,

12

I Human Name, which evermore
All the hosts of Heav'n adore,
Save us, Holy Jesu.
By Thine own unconquer'd might,

13

Bv Thy glory in the height,
By Thv mercies infinite.
Save us, Holy Jesu.

13

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Within the Father's house"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #488 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 14 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: S.M
Stanza Structure: 14 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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