HYMN #0519 A&M #519 • Ancient & Modern Meter: 7.7.7.7 Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #519: God the Father's only Son

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

1

Come, Holy Ghost, Eternal God.
Pi receding from above,
Both from tne Fathjsk and the Son,
The God of peace and love ;

2

Visit our minds, into our hearts
Thy heavenly grace inspire ;
That truth and godliness we may
Pursue with full desire.

3

Thou in Thy gifts art manifold ;
By them Christ's Church doth
In faithful hearts Thou writ'st Thy
The Finger of God's hand.

4

According to Thy promise, Lord,
Thou givest speech with grace,
That through Thy help God'3
aises may

5

Resound in every place.
0 Holy Ghost, into our minds
Send down Thy Heavenly Light ;
Kindle our hearts with fervent zeal

6

To serve God day and night.
Our weakness strengthen and confirm,
For, Loud, Thou know'st us frail ;
That neither devil, world, nor flesh,

7

Against us may prevail.
Put back our enemy from us,
And help us to obtain
Peace in our hearts with God and

8

The best, the truest gain ;
WHITSUNTIDE.
C-f strife and of dissension
Dissolve, 0 Lord, the bands, '

9

A.nd knit the knots of peace and love
Throughout all Christian lands.
Grant us the grace that we may know
The Father of all might.

10

That we of His beloved Son
May gain the blissful sight :
And that we may with perfect faith
Ever acknowledge Thee,

11

The Spirit of Father, and of Son,
One God in Persons Three.
To God the Father laud and praise,
And to His Blessed Son,
And to the Holy Spirit of grace,
Co-equal Three in One.

11

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "God the Father's only Son"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #519 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 12 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: 12 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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