HYMN #0074 A&M #74 • Ancient & Modern Meter: 7 5 7 5 7 5 7 5 Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #74: Father, let me dedicate

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

1

Father, let me dedicate
All this year to Thee,
In whatever worldly state
Thou wilt have me be :

2

Not from sorrow, pain, or care
Freedom dare I claim ;
This alone shall be my prayer,
Glorify Thy Name.

3

wj/Can a child presume to choose
Where or how to live ?
Can a Father's love refuse
All the best to give?

4

More Thou givest even- day
Than the best can claim,
Nor withholdest audit that may
Glorify Thy Name.

5

If in mercy Thou wilt spare
Joys that yet are mine ;
If on life, serene and fair,
Brighter rays may shine :

6

Let my glad heart, while it sings,
Thee in all proclaim,
And, whate'er the future Isrings,
Glorify Thy Name.

7

NEW YEAR'S DAY.
" The Life was manifested, and v:c hive
75 seen it."
How vain the cruel Herod's fear.

8

When told that Christ the King is
near !
He takes not earthly realms away,
Who gives the realms that ne'er decay.

9

The Eastern sages saw from far
And follow'd on His guiding star ;
By light their way to Light they trod,
And by their gifts confess'd their Gob.

10

Within the Jordan's sacred flood
The heavenly Lamb in meekness stood,
That He, to Whom no sin was known,
Might cleanse His people from theLr

11

And oh, what miracle Divine,
When water redden'd into wine !
He spake the word, and forth it flow'd
In streams that nature ne'er bestow'd.

12

All glory. Jesu, be to Thee
For this Thy glad Epiphany :
Whom with the Father we adore
And Holy Ghost for evermore.

12

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Father, let me dedicate"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #74 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 13 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 5 7 5 7 5 7 5
Stanza Structure: 13 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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