HYMN #0081 A&M #81 • Ancient & Modern Meter: 7.7.7.7.D Hymns Ancient & Modern (638)

A&M Hymn #81: Songs of thankfulness and praise

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

Songs of thankfulness and praise,
Jest-, Lord, to Thee we raise,
Manifested bv the star
To the Sages from afar ;
Branch of roval David's stem
In Thy Birth at Bethlehem :
Anthems be to Thee addrest,
God in Man made manifest.

Manifest at Jordan's stream,
Prophet. Priest, and King supreme;
And at Cana wedding-guest
In Thy Godhead manifest ;
THE EPIPHANY.
Manifest in power Divine,
Changing water into wine ;
Anthems be to Thee addrest,

God in Man made manifest.
Manifest in making whole
Palsied limbs and fainting soul ;
Manifest in valiant light,
Quelling all the devil's might ;
Manifest in gracious will,
Ever bringing good from ill ;
Anthems be to Thee addrest,

God in Man made manifest.
P Sun and Moon shall darken'd be,
Stars shall fall, the heavens shall flee ;
Christ will then like lightning
shine,
All will see His glorious Sign ;
AD will then the trumpet hear,
All will see the Judge appear ;

Thou by all wilt be contest,
God in Man made manifest.
Grant us grace to see Thee, Lord,
Mirror'd in Thy holy Word ;
May we imitate Thee now,
And be pure, as pure art Thou ;
That we like to Thee may be
At Thy great Epiphany ;
And may praise Thee, ever Blest,
God in Man made manifest.

Amen.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Songs of thankfulness and praise"

Collection: Hymns Ancient & Modern

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is designated as Hymn #81 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 6 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.D
Stanza Structure: 6 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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