HYMN #0610 A&M #610 • Ancient & Modern Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #610: Safe home, safe home in port!

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

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"Is it well with the child? .
It is well"
For a Child.
O APELY, safely gather'd in,
O I'ar from sorrow, far from sin,
IS'o more childish griefs or fears,

For the life so young and fair
Xow hath pass'd from earthly care ;
wf God Himself the soul will keep,
Giving His beloved — sleep.
Safely, safely gather'd in,
Far from sorrow, far from sin,

Pass'd beyond all grief and pain,
Death for thee is truest gain ;
For our loss we must not weep,
From the home of rest and peace,
Where all sin and sorrow cease.
Safely, safely gather'd in.

Far from sorrow, far from sin ;
God has saved from weary strife,
In its dawn, this fresh young life j
IS'ow it waits for us above.
Resting in the Saviour's love ;
Jesu, grant that we may meet

There, adoring at Thy Feet.
A - men.
The following Hymns are also suitable,
498 The foe behind, the deep before.
COMMONLY CALLED

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 #610 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 7 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: 7 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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