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HYMN #0496 A&M #496 • Ancient & Modern Meter: 8 7 8 7 Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #496: O scorn'd and outcast Lord, beneath

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

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" A very scorn of men, and thz outcast
486 of the petple."
0 scorn 'd and outcast Lord,
beneath
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Thv burden meekly bending,
Thou, our true Isaac, to Thy death
Art wearily ascending.
And soon, with nail-pierced Feet
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and Hands
Upon the Cross they raise Thee :
The Cross, which there uplifted stands,
To ah the earth displays Thee.
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Oh ! wondrousloveofGononhigh,
The sinful thus to cherish !
He <rav-3 His guiltless Sox to die,
Lest guilty man should perish.
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Our sin's pollution to remove
His Blood was freely given ;
So mighty was the Saviour's love,
So just the wrath of Heaven.
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Yes ! 'tis the Cross that breaks the rr d
And chain of condemnation,
And makes a league 'twixt man and
For our entire salvation.
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0 praise the Father, praise the Son-,
The Lamb for sinners given,
And Holt Ghost, through Whom
©aster.
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437 " Let us keep the Feast."
" Welcome, happy morning!"
age to age shall sav ;
Hell to-day is vanquish 'd ! Heav'n
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s won to-day ! [evermore !
Lo ! the Dead is living, God for
Him, their true Creator, all His
works adore :
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" V»relcome, happy morning ! " age
Earth with joy confesses, clothing
All good gifts return with her return-
Bloom in every meadow, leaves en
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every bough,
Sneak His sorrows ended, hail His
Hell to-day is vanquish'd I Heav'n
s won to-day 1
12
Months in due succession, days of
length'ning light,
Hours and passing moments praise
Thee in their flight ;
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Brightness of the morning, sky and
elds and sea,
Vanquisher of darkness, bring their
" Welcome, happy morning ! " age to
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age shall say.
Maker and Pvedcemer, Life and Health
of all,
Thou from Heav'n beholding man's
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Of th' Eternal Father true and only
Manhood to deliver, manhood didst
Hell to-day is vanquish'd ! Heav'n is
won to-day!
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Thou, of life the Author, (dim) death
st undergo,
Tread the path of darkness, (cr) savirg
strength to show ;
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Come then, True and Faithful,
now fulfil Thy word ;
'Tis Thine own Third Morning' rise,
O buried Lord !
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"Welcome, happy morning!" age
Loose the souls long prison 'd, bound
All that now is fallen raise to life
Show Thy Face in brightness, bid the
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Bring again our daylight : day returns
Hell to-day is vanquish'd ! Heav n
s won to-day !
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Amen.
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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "O scorn'd and outcast Lord, beneath"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #496 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 20 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: 8 7 8 7
  • Stanza Structure: 20 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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