HYMN #0622 A&M #622 • Ancient & Modern Meter: 8 8 7 7 Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #622: Virgin-born, we bow before Thee

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

w/ Virgin-Born, we bow before
Thee ;
Blessed was the womb that bore Thee i
Mary, Maid and Mother mild,

Blessed was she in her Child.
Blessed was the breast that fed Thee ;
Blessed was the hand that led Thee ;
Blessed Mas the parent's eye

That watch 'd Thy slumbering in-
FESTIVALS OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY.
Blessed she by all creation,
v. ho brought forth the world's Salva-

tion,
.nAad blessed they — for ever
Wbo love Tliee most and serve
Thee best.

'V Virgin- Born, we bow before Thee ;
Ejessedwas the womb that bore Thee ;
Marj- Mai.: rind Mother mild,
Blessed was she in her Child.

Amen,
Etomwmotaium of SatniSc
623 ' -d great cloud of witnesses."
Gm us the wings of faith to rise

Within the veil, and .see
The Saints above, how great their
How bnght their glories De.
Once they were mourning here be-

And wet their couch with tears';
They wrestled hard, as we do now,
With sins, and doubts, and fears.
We ask them, whence their victory

ame: •
They, with united breath,
"nf Ascribe the conquest to the Lamb,
Their triumph to His Death.

g> They mark'd the footsteps that He
His zeal inspired their breast :
And, following their incarnate God,
v They reach'd the promised rest.

Our glorious Leader claims our
aise
For His own pattern given ;
While the great cloud of witnesses
Blow the same path to Heaven.

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Virgin-born, we bow before Thee"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #622 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: 8 8 7 7
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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