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HYMN #0624 A&M #624 • Ancient & Modern Meter: 7.7.7.7 Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #624: Father, Whose creating hand

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

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Father, Whose creating hand
Made the ocean and the land ;
All Thy creatures are Thy care,
Thou art present everywhere.
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Hear us, we beseech Thee.
brist, Who didst of old appear
Thou art able still to save,
Calmly ruling wind and wave.
3
Hear us, we beseech Thee.
Holy Ghost, Whose presence shed
Life where all was dark and dead ;
By Thy breath we move and live,
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Thou dost light and order give.
Hear us, we beseech Thee.
God, to Whom our life we owe,
God, Whose Blood for man did flow,
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God, Yt ho dust within us dwell,—
Keep us Thine, and ail is well.
Hear us, we beseech Thee.
When the deep in slumber lies
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Under bright and peaceful skies,
When the winds in fury rave,
Luting high the rushing wave.
Hear us, we beseech Thee.
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All our honest labour bless,
Give each lawful aim success ;
In our time of need draw nigh,
Saying, " Fear not, it is 1.''
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Hear us, we beseech Thee.
Guard the loved ones left behind,
Give them peace in heart and mind ;
Keep us all in union sweet,
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At our Fathkr's mercy-seat.
Hear us, we beseech Thee.
Safe from what might work our woe,
Rock and shoal, and fire and fee,
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May we home and kindred see,
And the glory give to Thee.
Hear us, we beseech Thee.
May Thv Church our shelter be,
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Ark in mercy built bv Thee,
Refuge from the storms of life,
From the wearing toil and strife.
Hear us, we beseech Thee.
12
When temptations round us roll,
Threatening shipwreck to the soul,
Grant us faith and holy fear,
By Thy will our course to steer.
13
Hear us, we beseech Thee.
Through the gloom of sorrow's night,
Show Thy cheering, guiding light :
Waft us homeward, Lord, we
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Nearer Heaven, day by day.
Hear us, we beseech Thee.
Bid the storms of passion cease,
Bid the power of love increase, *
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Bid each tossing doubt be still,
Bid us trust and do Thy will
Hear us, we beseech Thee.
Mark our course, and keep us true,
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Till the haven fair we new.
Grant us on that peaceful shore
Home and friends for evermore.
Hear us, we beseech Thee
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1ITAXY FOR THOSE AT SEA.
Where there is no night or sea,
Mav we praise and worship Thee,
Glad because we are at rest
In Thy presence with the blest.
Hear us, we beseech Thee.
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Amen.
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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Father, Whose creating hand"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #624 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 18 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: 7.7.7.7
  • Stanza Structure: 18 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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