HYMN #0596 A&M #596 • Ancient & Modern Meter: 7.7.7.7 Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #596: O Saviour! when Thy loving Hand

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

573 " The Lord made all things."
All thinsrs bright and beautiful,
All creatures great and small,
All things wise and wonderful,

The Lord God made them all.
Each little flower that opens,
Each little bird that sings.
He made their glowing colours,

He made their tiny wings.
The rich man in his castle.
The poor man at his sate,
God made them, high or lowly,

And order 'd their estate.
The purple-headed mountain,
The river running by.
The sunset and the morning,

That brightens up the sky ;—
The cold wind in the winter,
The pleasant summer sun.
Tne ripe fruits in the garden.—

He made them every one ;
FOR THE YOUNG.
Thevdo not hear when the great
Is ringing overhead ;

They cannot rise and come to Church
With us, for they are dead.
But we believe a day shall come
When all the dead will rise,

When they who sleep down in the
grave
Will ope again their eyes.
For Christ our Lord was buried

once,
He died and rose again,
He conquer'd death, He left the
grave ;

And so will Christian men.
So when the friends We love the
Lie in their churchyard bed,
We must not cry too bitterly

Over the happy dead ;
Because, for our dear Saviour's
sake,
Our sins are all forgiven ;
And Christians onlv fail asleep
To wake again in Heav'n.

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "O Saviour! when Thy loving Hand"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #596 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 12 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: 12 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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