HYMN #0620 A&M #620 • Ancient & Modern Meter: 7 6 7 6 7 6 7 6 Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #620: In royal robes of splendour

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

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stibals of lipostfcs.
Before the great King's feet,
The Piinees of His Kingdom,

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To TTiTn their songB adoring
Witfa heart and tongne they bring,
Pore hearts and mighty voices —
E'en as the Angels sing.

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Chbist^s bmden light they proffer.
His easy yoke proclaim ;
The seed of life they scatter,
That all nay o^xn His Xame.

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The earth Lronght forth and budded,
Where'er their plonghdiare ran.
And fmits of increase followed
The faith of God Tnfjde Man.

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This Older sheds its Instre
O'er all the human race ;
A court of ri^teous judgment.
The Bock of Gospel grace ; —

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Bock of His Church., for ages
Elected and foreknown :
"Whose glorious Master-Builder
Is Head and Comer-Stone.

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On whidi the Temple stands ;
The living stcmes compacting
That house not made irith hands ;
The gates by which man enters

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Jerusalem the new ;
The bond which knits together
The Gtntile and the Jew.
Of ^i -

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I)av Tin*
: lids to the world.
—5 knowledge ;
ech to m srht :

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Let error flee before them,
Let truth extend her sway;
Let dread of final judgment
To faith and love give way ;

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That, loosed from our offences,
We then may number'd be
Around the Throne ^th Thee.
A - men.

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Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "In royal robes of splendour"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #620 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 13 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: 7 6 7 6 7 6 7 6
Stanza Structure: 13 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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