HYMN #0555 A&M #555 • Ancient & Modern Meter: 6.6.6.6 Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #555: Thy way, not mine, O Lord

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

1

Tnor hidden love of God, whose
height,
Whose depth unfathom'd, no man
I see from far Thv beauteous light,

2

Inly I siidi for Thv repose :
My heart is paind, nor can it be
! dim At rest, till it finds rest in Thee.
'Tis mercy all, that Thou hast

3

brought
My mind to seek her peace in Thee ;
Yet, while I seek but find Thee not.
No peace my wandering soul shall

4

O when shall all my wanderings
And all my steps to Thee-ward
s there a thing beneath the sun
That strives with Thee my heart to

5

share ?
Ah. tear it thence, and reign alone.
The Lord of every motion there .'
Then shall my heart from earth be

6

When it hath found repose in
FOR A RETREAT OR QUIET DAY.
" from me, that I
No more, but Christ in me, niay

7

sarrive !
; Each m no - arth awav
My heart
er Si <eak to my inmost soul, and say.

8

".Yw they detire a better country, thxt
Who reigns enthroned above,
And I
Jehov I

9

Br earth ami B
We bow and bless
The God of Ahnhn -
From ear seek the joys

10

Itswi- power:
And Hi:.. . make
ecay,
To Canaan's bounds l -

11

At His command
With Jesi
With i
And glorious with His saints in Li*ht

12

• "ure,
lise,
the zreat Three-One
They a'.

13

len He hath done
une ;
ous Name.
The G :ihigh

14

"Abnig
- iine,
shall be ;
I Am

15

worship Thee."
O'erwhelmM a: His Almighty grace
Thev kindle to a dame !
above

16

The slaughter 'd Lamb.
The whole triumphant host
They ever cry :
-iham's God. and mine 1
heavenly lays),
. .Hess praise.

16

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Thy way, not mine, O Lord"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #555 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 17 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: 6.6.6.6
Stanza Structure: 17 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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