HYMN #0612 A&M #612 • Ancient & Modern Meter: CM Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #612: We have not seen, we cannot see

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

" Is it well with the child ? ... It it
For a Child.
Safely, safely gather'd in,
Far from sorrow, far from sin,

No more childish griefs or fears,
No more sadness, no more tears ;
For the life so young and fair
Now hath pass'd from earthly care;

God Himself the soul will keep,
P Giving His beloved— sleep.
BURIAL OF THE DEAD.
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" Blessed are they that have not seen, and
61 i y t hive believed."
;»/We have not seen, we cannot see,
The happy land above,

From sin and death and suffering free,
Where all is peace and love ;
We only see the path is long
By which we have to go ;

We only feel the foes are strong
Who seek 10 work us woe.
We have not seen, we cannot see
i! >ii the Cross cur Master bore.

With all its pains, (cr) that we might
The slaves of sin no more ;
»i/We only think it hard to part
With even- pleasant sin.

And give to God a perfect heart,
Ana make Him Lord within.
We walk by faith, and not by sight :
Safely, safely gather 'd in,

Far from sorrow, far from sin.
Pass'd beyond ail grief and pain,
Death for thee is truest gain ;
For our Joss we must not weep,

Nor our loved one long to keep
From the home of rest and peace,
Where all sin and sorrow cease.
l> Safely, safely gather "d in,

Far from sorrow, far from sin :
God has saved from weary strife,
Now it waits for us above,
Resting in the Saviour's love;
Jiisr, grant that we may meet
There, adoring at Thy Feet

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "We have not seen, we cannot see"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #612 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 12 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: CM
Stanza Structure: 12 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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