HYMN #0568 A&M #568 • Ancient & Modern Meter: 7 7 7 7 Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #568: Lamb of God, I look to Thee

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

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554 Lamb as it had been slain. "
0 Thou, before the world began.
Ordain 'd a sacrifice for man,
And by Ih Eternal Spikit n.aie

2

An Offering in the sinner's stead ;
Our everlasting Priest art Thou, i
Pleading Thy Death for sinners
HOLY COMMUNION.

3

Thy Offering still continues new
Before the Righteous Father's view ;
Thyself the Lamb for ever slain,
Thy Priesthood doth unchanged re-

4

ain ;
Thv years, 0 God, can never fail,
Nor Thy blest work within the veil.
0 that our faith may never move,

5

But stand unshaken as Thy love '.
JSure evidence of things unseen,
Now let it pass the years between,
" Verily Thou art a God that hidest

6

Oi>9 Saviour."
jk/Loed, enthroned in heavenly
splendour,
First begotten from the dead,

7

Thou alone, our strong Defender,
Liftest up Thy people's head.
Alleluia,
Jest;, True and Living Bread !

8

Here our humblest homage pay we ;
Here in loving reverence bow :
Here for Faith's discernment pray we,
Lest we fail to know Thee now.

9

Alleluia,
Thou art here, we ask not how.
Though the lowliest form doth veil
Thee

10

As of old in Bethlehem,
Here as there Thine Angels hail
Thee;
Branch and Flower of Jesse's stem

11

Alleluia,
We in worship join with them.
Paschal Lamb, Thine Offering, finish'd
Once for all when Thou wast slain,

12

In its fulness undiminish'd
Shall for evermore remain,
Alleluia.
Cleansing souls from every stain.

13

Life-imparting Heavenly Manna,
Stricken Rock with streaming Side,
Heav'n and earth with leud Hosanna,
Worship Thee, the Lamb Who died,
Alleluia,
Risen, Ascended, Glorified !

13

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Lamb of God, I look to Thee"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #568 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 14 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: 14 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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