HYMN #0566 A&M #566 • Ancient & Modern Meter: D.S.M Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #566: Members of Christ are we

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

1

Members of Christ are we ;
He is our living Head,
That henceforth we should ever
By His good Spirit led
In the same narrow path
Our Lord and Saviour trod—
The path that leadeth by the Cross
To glory and to God.

2

Children of God are we ;
Such grace to us is given,
To kneel and pray in Christ's own
" Father, Which art in Heav'n ; "
Set king to do His will
As Angels do above,
And walking in obedient ways
Of holy truth and love.

3

Of Heaven's kingdom we
Inheritors were made ;
Each at the Font in Christ's own
Of spotless white array'd.
L pon our forehead now
Is traced the suffering sign,
That one day on each saintly brow
A glorious crown may shine.

4

Christ's little ones are we ;
And unto us are given
Angelic guards, who ever see
Our Father's face in Heav'n.
To walk in folly now
We may not, must not, dare,
Mindful Whose seal is on our brow,
Whose holy Name we bear.

4

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Members of Christ are we"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #566 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 5 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: D.S.M
Stanza Structure: 5 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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