HYMN #0611 A&M #611 • Ancient & Modern Meter: e Veronica.— 6 6 6 6 6 6 Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #611: Hail to the Lord Who comes

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

1

Hail to the Lord Who comes,
Comes to His Temple gate !
Not with His Angel hos:,
Not in His Kingly state :

2

No shouts proclaim Him nigh,
No crowds His coming wait.
Bui borne upon the throne
Of Mary's gentle breast,

3

Watch'd hy her duteous love,
In her fond arms at rest :
Thus to His Father's House
He comes, the Heavenly Guest.

4

There Joseph at her side
And, fill'd with I
Old Simeon in his hands
Takes up the promised Child,

5

The Glory of all lands.
w/Hail to the Great First-born,
Whose ransom-price thev pay !
The Sox before all worlds :

6

a The Child rf man to-day ;
That He might ransom us
Who still in bondage lay.
T) Light of all the earth.

7

Thy children wait for Thee !
Come to Thv temples here,
That we. from sin set free,
Becore Thv Father's face

7

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Hail to the Lord Who comes"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #611 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: e Veronica.— 6 6 6 6 6 6
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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