HYMN #0063 A&M #63 • Ancient & Modern Meter: L.M Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #63: O Saviour, Lord, to Thee we pray

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

Of the Father's Love begotten
Ere the worlds began to be,
He is Alpha and Omega,
He the source, the ending He.

Of the things that are, that hnvebeen,
And that future years shall see.
Evermore and evermore.
At His Word the worlds were framed ;

Heaven and earth and depths of ocean
In their threefold order one :
All that grows beneath the shining
Of the moon and burning sun.

Evermore and evermore.
He is found in human fashion,
Death and sorrow here to know,
That the race of Adam's children,

Doom'd by Law to endless woe.
May not henceforth die and perish
In the dreadful gulf below,
Evermore and evermore.

O that Birth for ever blessed !
When the Virgin, full of grace,
By the Holy Ohost conceiving,
Bare the Saviour of our race.

And the Bab'-, the world's Redeemer,
First reveal'd His sacred Face.
Evermore and evermore.
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CHRISTMAS.
This is He Whom seers in old time
Chanted of with one accord ;
Whom the voices of the Prophets

Promised in their faithful word ;
Now He shines, the long-expected ;
Let creation praise its Lord,
Evermore and evermore.

O ye heights of Heav'n, adore Him;
Angel-hosts, His praises sing ;
All dominions, bow before Him,
And extol our God and King ;

Let no tongue on earth be silent,
Every voice in concert ring,
Evermore and evermore.
Righteous Judge of souls departed,

Righteous King of them that live,
On the Father's Throne exalted
None in might with Thee may
strive ;

Who at last in vengeance coming
Sinners from Thy Face shaft drive,
Evermore and evermore.
Thee let old men, Thee let young

Thee let boys in chorus sing ;
Matrons, virgins, little maidens,
With glad voices answering ;
Let their guileless songs re-echo,

And the heart its praises bring,
Evermore and evermore.
Christ, to Thee, with God the
Father,

And, 0 Holy Ghost, to Thee,
And unwearied praises be,
Honour, glorv, and dominion,
And eternal victory,
Evermore and evermore.

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "O Saviour, Lord, to Thee we pray"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #63 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 17 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: L.M
Stanza Structure: 17 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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