HYMN #0606 A&M #606 • Ancient & Modern Meter: 8 8 8 8 8 8 Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #606: O Father! in Whose great design

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

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' Do all in the Xame of ihe Lord
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Sojra of Labour, dear to Jesus,

To your homes and work again ;
Go with brave hearts back to duty,
Face the peril, bear the pain.
Be your dwellings ne'er so lowly,

Yet remember, bv vour bed,
w/That the Soh of God most Hoiv
Had not where to lay His head.
Sons of Labour, think of Jesus

As you rest your homes within,
Think of that sweet Babe of Mary
In the stable of the Inn.
Think how in the sacred story

Jesus took a humble grade,
And the Lord of Life and Glory
Work'd with Joseph at his trade.
Sons of Labour, pray to Jesus,

Oh, how Jesus prav'd for you !
In the moonlight, on the mountain,
Where the shimmering olives grew.
When you rise up at the dawning,

Ere to toil you wend your way,
Pray, as He pray'd, in the morning,
Long before the break of day.
»i f Sons of Labour, be like Jesus,

Undefiled, chaste, and pure ;
And, though Satan tempt you sorely,
Bv His trrace vou shall endure.
Husband, father, son, and brother,

Be ye gentle, just, and true,—
Be ye kind to one another,
As the Lord is kind to you.
Sons of Labour, seek for Jesus,

Where He tells you ve shall find,
ln the children, 'mid the
ourners, *
In the sick, poor. lame, and blind,—

" Search the Scriptures," He entreats
you,
"For of Me thev testify ; "
Love His Altar, where He meets you,

Saying, " Fear not— It is I "
Sons of Labour, go to Jesus,
In your sorrow, shame, and loss ;
He is nearest, you are dearest,

When you bravely bear His Cross.
Go to Him, Who died to save you,
And is still the sinner's Friend ;
And the great love, which forgave

you,
Will forgive you to the end.
Sons of Labour, live for Jesus,
Be your work your worship too ;

In His Name, and to His glory,
Do whate'er you find to do ;
FOR A SERVICE FOR WORKING MEN.
Till this night of sin and sorrow

Be for ever overpast ;
And we see the golden morrow,
Home with Jesvs, home at last !

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "O Father! in Whose great design"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #606 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 17 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: 8 8 8 8 8 8
Stanza Structure: 17 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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