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HYMN #0618 A&M #618 • Ancient & Modern Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 7 8 7. {First Tune.) Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #618: Bride of Christ, whose glorious

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

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w/Bride of Christ, whose glorious
warfare
Here on earth hath neTer rest ;
Lift thy voice, and tell the triumphs
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Of the holy and the blest :
Jovous be the day we hallow.
Feast of all the Saints on hish,
Earth and Heav'n together blending
3
In one solemn harmony.
First the blessed Virgin-mother,
Reunited to her Sox,
Leads the host of ransom'd people,
4
Who unfading crowns have won ;
John the herald, Christ's forerunner,
More than Prophet, heads his
Seer and Patriarch responsive
5
Unto Psalmist in their song.
Lo. the Twelve, majestic Prince3,
In the court of Jesus sit,
Calmly watching, while the conflict
6
Pages tar beneath their feet :
Lo, the Martyrs, robed in crimson,
Sign of life-blood freely spent,
Finding life, because they lost it,
7
Dwell in undisturb'd content.
All the saintly host who witness 'd
Godd confessions for His sake-
Priest and Deacon, world-renouncing,
8
Of their Master's jov partake ;
Virgins to the Lamb devoted,
Following with steadfast love,
Bring their lilies and their roses
9
To the Marriage Feast above.
Ail, their happv lot fulfilling,
God Omnipotent proclaim ;
Holy, Holv, Holv, crying
10
Glory to His Holy Name :
So may God in mercy grant us
Here to serve in holiness.
Till He call us to the portion
Which His Saints in light possess.
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Amen.
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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Bride of Christ, whose glorious"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #618 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 11 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: 8 7 8 7 8 7 8 7. {First Tune.)
  • Stanza Structure: 11 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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