HYMN #0534 A&M #534 • Ancient & Modern Meter: S.M Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #534: Far down the ages now

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

1

He march'd in might from far ;
His robes were with the vintage
stain 'd,
Red with the wine of war.

2

To Thee and to Thy Christ, 0 God,
We mug— -we ever sing ;
For He invaded Death's abode,
And robbed him of his sting.

3

The house of dust enthrals no more,
For He, the Strong to save,
Himself doth guard that silent door,
Great Keeper of the grave.

4

?»/To Thee and to Thy Christ, 0
We sing— we ever sing ;
For He hath crush'd beneath His rod
The world's proud rebel king.

5

He plunged in His imperial strength
To gults of darkness down ;
He brought His trophy up at length,
The foil'd usurper's crown.

6

To Thee and to Thy Christ, 0 God,
We sing— we ever sing ;
For He redeem'd us with His
From every evil thing.

7

Thy saving strength His Arm
• J he Arm that set us free ;
Glory, 0 God, for evermore
B3 to Thy Christ and Thee.

7

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Far down the ages now"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #534 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 8 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: 8 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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