HYMN #0061 A&M #61 • Ancient & Modern Meter: io 10 10 10 10 10 Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #61: Christians, awake, salute the happy morn

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

Christians, awake, salute' the
Whereon the Saviour of the world
Rise to adore the mystery of love.
Which hosts of Angels chanted from

above;
With them the joyful tidings first
begun
Of God Incarnate and the Virgin's

Then to the watchful shepherds it was
Who heard the Angelic herald's voice,
" Behold,
I bring good tidings of a Saviour's

To you and all the nations upon
earth :
This day hath God fulfuTd His pro-
sed word.

This day is born a Saviour, Christ
the Lord."
He spake : and straightway the celes-
tial choir

In hymns of joy, unknown before,
onspire :
The praises of redeeming love they
And Heav'n's whole orb with Alle-

luias rang:
God's highest glory was their anthem
Peace
good will.

To Bethlehem straight the en-
lighten'd shepherds ran,
To see the wonder God had wrought
or man,

And found, with Joseph and the
Blessed Maid,
Her Son, the Saviour, in a manger
Then to their flocks, still praising

God, return,
And their glad hearts with holy rap-
ture burn.
0 may we keep and ponder in our

God's wondrous love in saving lost
Trace we the Babe.W ho hath retrieved
our loss,
From His poor manger to His bitter

Tread in His steps, assisted by His
grace,
Till man's first heavenly state again
takes place.

Then may we hope, the Angelic
hosts among.
To sing, redeem'd, a glad triumphal
He that was born upon this ioyful day
Saved by His love, incessant we shall
Eternal praise to Heav'n's Aim: hty

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Christians, awake, salute the happy morn"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #61 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 14 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: io 10 10 10 10 10
Stanza Structure: 14 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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