HYMN #0602 A&M #602 • Ancient & Modern Meter: 15 15 15 Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #602: O Jerusalem the blissful, Home of

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

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JERUSALEM the bHssfal, Home of gladness yet untold ;
yj Thou whose countless throngs triumphal fill with joy thy street of gold ;

Graven on thee, new and glorious, they the King's own Name behold 1
Many are thy sons, 0 Mother, yon august and shining band !
Gentle Peace in all thy borders makes thee glad, 0 happy land I
Perfect is thy Restoration, bright in holiness to stand.

Here, a figure of the Heavenly, shines our temple, worthier grown
By its richer restoration on the old foundation-stone,
With a majesty and beauty to the former house unknown.
LoEi», we pray Thee, Master-Builder, Great and Holy, enter in,

Fill Thy sanctuary quickly, as our hallowing rites begin,
And Thyself its Consecrator rest for evermore therein.
Hake Thy servants, though unworthy, temples of Thy grace to be ;
Let us not in flesh or spirit prove disloyal unto Thee,

But in dedicated service praise Thy jS'ame adoiingly.
wf Make, 0 Royal Priest, Thine Altar here henceforth a Throne of light,
Ever held in highest honour, and with many a gift made bright,
Ever blessed, ever peaceful, ever precious in Thy sight.

Yea, our hearts, for these Thou judgest, as Thy cleansed Altars bless,
By Thy Spirit's grace renew us unto perfect holiness,
And the sevenfold gifts from Heaven grant us ever to possess,
Now to Thee, through endless ages, 0 most Holy Teixitt,

Highest honour, power unmeasured, everlasting glory be ;
God for ever and for ever, Theee in Oxe and One in TniiEE.
Either Tune of Hymn 232 may he sung.
Jf0r C^urcjj Jtfentc.

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "O Jerusalem the blissful, Home of"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #602 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 8 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: 15 15 15
Stanza Structure: 8 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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