Category Archives: John Keble

Lord Of Life, Prophetic Spirit

Posted on November 23, 2021 by Noah

This is the text of this hymn as it appears in Church Hymns (1871) where it is listed as a hymn for Theological Colleges: Lord of life, prophetic Spirit,In sweet measure evermoreTo the holy children dealingEach his gift from Thy … Continue reading →

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Jesus, Where’er Thy People Meet

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Noah

This is the text of this hymn as it appears in The English Hymnal (1906) where it is listed under General Hymns: Jesus, where’er thy people meet, There they behold thy mercy-seat; Where’er they seek thee, thou art found, And … Continue reading →

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Ave Maria Blessèd Maid

Posted on August 16, 2019 by Noah

This is the text of the hymn as it appears in The English Hymnal (1906). It is listed under Saints’ Days: St. Mary the Virgin: Ave Maria blessèd Maid: Lily of Eden’s fragrant shade! Who can express the love That … Continue reading →

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Oh Captain Of God’s Host, Whose Dreadful Might

Posted on August 21, 2018 by Noah

This is the original text of this hymn as it appeared in the 1827 Hymns adapted to the Weekly Service of the Church Year. It was originally written for use on Michaelmas Day: Oh captain of God’s host, whose dreadful … Continue reading →

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Blest Are The Pure In Heart

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Noah

This is the text as it appears in  Hymns Ancient and Modern (1861) where it is listed under General Hymns: Blest are the pure in heart, For they shall see our God; The secret of the Lord is theirs; Their … Continue reading →

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Lord, In Thy Name Thy Servants Plead

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Noah

This hymn was written for Rogation Days, a period of abstinence and penance in preparation for the Solemnity of the Ascension. The Major Rogation falls on April 25 and the Minor Rogation Days fall on the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday … Continue reading →

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There Is A Book Who Runs May Read

Posted on November 23, 2017 by Noah

Here is the full, original text as it appears in Keble’s The Christian Year (1837). It is listed as being for Septuagesima Sunday in that work. This text appears with the difference noted below in The English Hymnal (1906) under … Continue reading →

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Word Supreme Before Creation

Posted on November 19, 2017 by Noah

This hymn is for the Feast of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist (Dec. 27). This is the text as it appears in  Hymns Ancient and Modern (1861) where it is listed as a hymn for St. John the Evangelist … Continue reading →

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Sun Of My Soul! Thou Saviour Dear

Posted on August 1, 2017 by Noah

This is the text of this hymn as it appears in the 1861 edition of Hymns Ancient & Modern where it is listed as an evening hymn. This text also appears in Church Hymns (1871) and The English Hymnal (1906) … Continue reading →

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In Stature Grows The Heavenly Child

Posted on July 30, 2017 by Noah

This hymn was used for Lauds for Sundays after the Octave of the Nativity until the Presentation unless Septuagesima occurs first  in the Paris Breviary(1736).  This is the original text of the hymn from John Chandler’s 1837 Hymns of the … Continue reading →

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