HYMN #0601 A&M #601 • Ancient & Modern Meter: 6 6 8 4 6 6 8 4, (First Tunc) Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #601: The God of Abraham praise

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

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" God is able to graft them in
591 again."
vj/Thott, The Christ for ever one,
Mary's Child and Israel's God,

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Daniel's Prince and David's Son,
, Jacob's Star and Jesse's Rod,
Thou of Whom the Prophets spake,
Thou in Whom their words came

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true,
Hear the pleading prayer we make,
Hear the Gentile for the Jew !
Heirs of Abraham's charter'd line ;

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7? Can we then his sons forget,
Branches sever'd from their tree;
Exiles from their homes, and yet
Kinsmen, Lord, in flesh to Thee ?

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Though the Blood betray'dand spilt,
On the race entail'd a doom,
Let its virtue cleanse the guilt.
Melt the hardness, chase the gloom ;

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Lift the veil from off their heart,
Make them Israelites indeed,
Meet once more for lot and part
With Thy household's genuine seed.

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Thou that didst Thy dews outpour,
Crowning alien grafts with fruit,
Soon the native growths restore,
Making glad the parent root :

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Ah ! but let not pride ensnare
Souls that need to mourn their sin;
Still tin- bouahs adopted spare
And the outcasts— graft them in !

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Speed the day of union sweet
When, with us in faith allied,
Israel's heart shall turn to greet
Ihee, Whom Israel crucified ;

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Thee, in all Thy truth and grace,
Own'd at last as Salem's King,
wi/ While her children find their place,
Gather'd safe beneath Thy wing.

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Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "The God of Abraham praise"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #601 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 11 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 8 4 6 6 8 4, (First Tunc)
Stanza Structure: 11 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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