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HYMN #0489 A&M #489 • Ancient & Modern Meter: 7.7.7.7 Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #489: O God, the joy of Heav'n above

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

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w/God the Father, God the Son,
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I God the Spirit, Three in One,
Spare us, Holy Trinity.
I /God of God, and Light of Light,
! King of glory, Lord of might,
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Hear us, Holy Jesu.
! p Very Man, Who for our sake
Didst true Flesh of Mary take,
Hear us, Holy Jesu.
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Shepherd, Whom the Father gave
His lost sheep to find and save,
Hear us, Holy Jesu.
Priest and Victim, Whom of old
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Type and prophecy foretold,
Hear us, Holy Jesu.
King of Salem, Priest Divine.
Bringing forth Thy Bread and Wine:
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Hear us, Holy Jesu.
Paschal Lamb, Whose sprinkled Blood
Saves the Israel of God,
Hear us, Holy Jesu.
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Manna, found at dawn of day,
Pilgrim's Food in desert-way,
Hear us, Holy Jesu.
Offering pure, in everv place
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Pledge and means of heavenly grace,
Hear us, Holy Jesu.
P By the mercy, that of yore
Shadow'd forth Thy gifts in store,
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Save us, Holy Jesu.
Jest:, at Whose Infant Feet
Shepherd.?, coming Thee to greet,
Save us, Holy Jest;.
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?By the Death, that could alone
or the whole world's sin atone,
Save us, Holy Jest;.
By the Wounds, that ever plead
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For our help in time of need,
Save us, Holy Jesu.
That we may remember still
Kedron's brook and Calvary's hill,
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Grant us, Holy Jest;.
That our thankful hearts may glow
As Thy precious Death we show,
Grant us. Holy Jesu.
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That, with humble contrite fear,
e may joy to feel Thee near.
Grant us, Holy Jesu.
That in faith we may adore,
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Praise, and love Thee more and more.
Grant us, Holy Jesu.
That Thy Sacred Flesh and Blood
Be cur true life-giving Food,
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Grant us. Holy Jesu.
»"f That in all our words and ways
We may daily show Thv praise,
Grant us, Holy Jesu.
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That, as death's dark vale we tread.
Thou mayst be our strengthening
Bread,
Grant us, Holy Jesu.
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That, unworthy though we be,
We may ever dwell with Thee,
Grant us, Holy Jesu.
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Amen.
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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "O God, the joy of Heav'n above"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #489 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 18 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: 18 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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