HYMN #0521 A&M #521 • Ancient & Modern Meter: 7.7.7.7 Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #521: Thrice-holy Name! that sweeter

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

?h/Thrice-holy Name ! that sweeter
sounds
Than streams which down the
valley run,

And tells of more than human love,
And more than human power, in
one:
First from the gracious herald

heard,
Heard since through all the choirs
on high ;
0 Child of Marv, Sox of God,

Eternal, hear" Thy children's cry !
While at the Dieted Name we
' Lord Jestts, he among us now !
Within our dim-eyed souls call up

The Mount of the transfigured Form ;
v The Garden of the bitter Tears ;
The Cross uprear'd i n darkening skies ;
The thorn-wreath'd Head, the

bleeding Side ;
And whisper in the heart, " For you,
For you. I left the Heay'ns. and
While at the blessed Name we

Lord Jes t:s, be among us now !
w/Ah ! with faith's inward piercing
The riven rock-hewn bed we see,
Whence Thou in triumph hast gone

By death from death to make us
ee !
A:kI when on earth's last awful day
The Judgment-seat of God shall

shine,
Lift Thou our trembling eyes to read
In Thy dear Face the mercy-sign.
While at the blessed Name we
Lord Jesus, be among us now.

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Thrice-holy Name! that sweeter"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #521 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 10 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: 10 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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