HYMN #0637 A&M #637 • Ancient & Modern Meter: 12 li 12 11 Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #637: Oh! come to the merciful Saviour

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

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ome to the merciful Saviour Who calls you,
Oh ! come to the Lord AVho forgives and forgets ;

Though dark be the fortune on earth that befalls you,
There's a brierht Home above, where the sun never sets.
Oh ! come then to Jksus, Whose Arms are extended
To fold His dear cliildren in closest embrace ;

Oh ! come, for your exile will sliortly be ended,
And Jesus will show you His beautiful Face.
Yes, come to the Saviour, Whose mercy grows brighter
The longer you look at the depth of His love ;

And fear not ! 'tis Jesus ! and life's cares grow lighter
As you think of the Home and the Glory above.
Have yon sinn'd as none else in the world have before you ?
Are you blacker than all other creatures in guilt ?

Oh, fear not, and doubt not ! the mother who bore you
Loves you less than the Saviour Whose Blood you have spilt
Come, come to His Feet, and lay open your story
Of suffering and sorrow, of guilt and of shame ;

For the pardon of sin is the crown of His glory,
And the joy of our Lord to bo true to His Name.
• Ut Vene.
A - men.

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Oh! come to the merciful Saviour"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #637 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 8 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: 12 li 12 11
Stanza Structure: 8 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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