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HYMN #0055 A&M #55 • Ancient & Modern Meter: 10 10 10 10 Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #55: O come, Redeemer of mankind, appear

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

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49 " The Redeemer shall come to Zion."
j O come, 0 come, Emmanuel,
And ransom captive Israel,
That mourns in lonely exile here,
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L'ntU the Son of God appear,
Rejoice ! Rejoice ! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, 0 Israel.
tr.f 0 come, Thou Rod of Jesse, free
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Thine own from Satan's tyranny ;
From depths of hell Thy people save,
And give them victory o erthe grave.
Rejoice ! Rejoice ! Emmanuel
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Shall come to thee, O Israel.
w/O come, Thou Day-spring, come
and cheer
Our spirits by Thine Advent here ;
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Disperse the gloomy clouds of night,
Anddeath's dark shadows put to flight.
Rejoice ! Rejoice ! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, 0 Israel.
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0 come, Thou Key of David, come
And open wide our heavenly home :
Make safe the way that leads on high,
And close the path to misery.
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Rejoice ! Rejoice ! Emmanuel
O come, 0 come, Thou Lord of
"Who to Thv tribes, on Sinai's height,
In ancient tinu-s didsc stive the law
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In cloud, and majesty, and awe.
Rejoice] Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, 0 Israel.
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Amen.
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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "O come, Redeemer of mankind, appear"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #55 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 9 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: 10 10 10 10
  • Stanza Structure: 9 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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