HYMN #0609 A&M #609 • Ancient & Modern Meter: 6 6 6 6 8 8 Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #609: Safe home, safe home in port!

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

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Ciy unto her, that her warfare is accomplished."
O AFE home, safe home in port I
O Rent cordage, shatter'd deck,
Torn sails, provision short,

And only not a wreck :
or But oh I the joy upon the shore
To tell our voyage — perils o'er !
The prize, the prize secure I

The athlete nearly fell ;
Bare all he could endure.
And bare not always well :
But he may smile at troubles gone

Who sets the victor-garland on.
!N'o more the foe can harm ;
Xo more of leaguered camp,
And cry of night alarm.

And need of ready lamp ;
KxA yet how nearly had he fail'd —
How nearly had that foe prevail'd !
The lamb is in the fold,

In perfect safety penn'd ;
The lion once had hold.
And thought to make an end ;
at But One came by with wounded Side,

And for the sheep the Shepherd died.
The exile is at home !
0 nights and days of tears,
0 longings not to roam,

0 sins and doubts and fears :
What matters now grief's darkest day ?
The King has wiped those tears away.
A - men

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Safe home, safe home in port!"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #609 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 10 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 6 6 8 8
Stanza Structure: 10 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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