HYMN #0621 A&M #621 • Ancient & Modern Meter: 7 6 7 6 7 6 7 6 Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #621: Come sing, ye choirs exultant

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

Nought evil may come in,
Yet Who dost look in mercy
Down on this world of sin ;
0 give us noble purpose

To set the sin-bound free,
And CHRisx-like tender pity
To seek the lost for Thee.
Fierce is our subtle foeman :

The forces at his hand
With woes that none can number
Despoil the pleasant land ;
Ail they who war against them,

In strife so keen and long,
Must in their Saviour's armour
Be stronger than the strong.
So hast Thou wrought among u"»

The great things that we see !
For things that are we thank Thee
And for the things to be :
For bright Hope is uplifting

Faint hands and feeble knees,
To strive beneath Thy blessing
For greater things than these.
Lead on, 0 Love and Mercy,

0 Purity and Power !
Lead on till Peace Eternal
Shall close this battle-hour :
The following Hymn is suitable :

541 We are soldiers of Christ.
Burial of tfje Beat).
608 " All live unto Him."
God of the living, in Whose eyes

Unveil'd Thy whole creation lies ;
All souls are Thine ; we must not say
That those are dead who pass away ;
From this our world of flesh set free,

We know them living unto Thee.
P Not spilt like water on the ground,
Not wrapp'd in dreamless sleep pro-
ound,

Not wandering in unknown despair,
Beyond Thy \ oice, Thine Arm, Thy
are;
Not left to lie like fallen tree.—

Not dead, but living unto Thee.
tn/Thy word is true, Thy will is just ;
To Thee we leave them, Lord, in
And bless Thee for the love which gave

Thy Sox to fill a human grave,
That none might fear that world to
see,
Where all are living unto Thee.

0 Giver unto man of breath,
0 Holder of the keys of death,
O Quickener of the life within.
Save us from death, the death of sin ;
That body, soul, and spirit be
For ever living unto'lhee !

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Come sing, ye choirs exultant"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #621 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 15 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: 15 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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