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Behold what witnesses unseen
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 16 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Behold what witnesses unseen
encompass us around;
men, once like us, with suff'ring try'd,
but now with glory crown'd.
2 Let us, with zeal like theirs inspir'd,
begin the Christian race,
and, freed from each encumb'ring weight,
their holy footsteps trace.
3 Behold a witness nobler still,
who trod affliction's path,
Jesus, at once the finisher
and author of our faith.
4 He for the joy before him set,
so gen'rous was his love,
endur'd the cross, despis'd the shame,
and now he reigns above.
5 If he the scorn of wicked men
with patience did sustain,
becomes it those for whom he dy'd
to murmur or complain?
6 Have ye like him to blood, to death,
the cause of truth maintain'd?
and is your heav’nly Father’s voice
forgotten or disdain'd?
7 My son, saith he, with patient mind
endure the chast’ning rod;
believe, when by afflictions try'd,
that thou art lov'd by God.
8 His children thus most dear to him
their heav’nly Father trains,
through all the hard experience led
of sorrows and of pains.
9 We know he owns us for his sons,
when we correction share;
nor wander as a bastard race,
without our Father’s care.
10 A father’s voice with rev’rence we
on earth have often heard;
the Father of our spirits now
demands the same regard.
11 Parents may err; but he is wise,
nor lifts the rod in vain;
his chast’nings serve to cure the soul
by salutary pain.
12 Affliction, when it spreads around,
may seem a field of woe;
yet there, at last, the happy fruits
of righteousness shall grow.
13 Then let our hearts no more despond,
our hands be weak no more;
still let us trust our Father’s love,
his wisdom still adore. Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13 Used With Tune: FRENCH (DUNDEE)
Behold what witnesses unseen
FRENCH (DUNDEE)
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 821 hymnals Tune Sources: Scottish Psalter, 1615 Tune Key: E Flat Major Incipit: 13451 23432 11715 Used With Text: Behold what witnesses unseen
FRENCH (DUNDEE)
ST. ANDREW
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 100 hymnals Tune Sources: Tansur's 'New Harmony of Sion,' 1764. Tune Key: A Major Incipit: 13323 21713 5432 Used With Text: Behold what witnesses unseen
ST. ANDREW
Heb. 12:1-13: Behold what witnesses unseen
Hymnal: Scottish Psalter and Paraphrases #R59 (1800) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Behold what witnesses unseen Lyrics:
Behold what witnesses unseen
encompass us around;
Men, once like us, with suff’ring tried,
but now with glory crowned.
Let us, with zeal like theirs inspired,
begin the Christian race,
And, freed from each encumb’ring weight,
their holy footsteps trace.
Behold a witness nobler still,
who trod affliction’s path,
Jesus, at once the finisher
and author of our faith.
He for the joy before him set,
so gen’rous was his love,
Endured the cross, despised the shame,
and now he reigns above.
If he the scorn of wicked men
with patience did sustain,
Becomes it those for whom he died
to murmur or complain?
Have ye like him to blood, to death,
the cause of truth maintained?
And is your heav’nly Father’s voice
forgotten or disdained?
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My son, saith he, with patient mind
endure the chast’ning rod;
Believe, when by afflictions tried,
that thou art loved by God.
His children thus most dear to him
their heav’nly Father trains,
Through all the hard experience led
of sorrows and of pains.
We know he owns us for his sons,
when we correction share;
Nor wander as a bastard race,
without our Father’s care.
A father’s voice with rev’rence we
on earth have often heard;
The Father of our spirits now
demands the same regard.
Parents may err; but he is wise,
nor lifts the rod in vain
His chast’nings serve to cure the soul
by salutary pain.
Affliction, when it spreads around,
may seem a field of woe;
Yet there, at last, the happy fruits
of righteousness shall grow.
Then let our hearts no more despond,
our hands be weak no more;
Still let us trust our Father’s love,
his wisdom still adore.
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13 Languages: English
Heb. 12:1-13: Behold what witnesses unseen
Behold what witnesses unseen
Hymnal: The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook #R59a (2004) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Behold what witnesses unseen
encompass us around;
men, once like us, with suff'ring try'd,
but now with glory crown'd.
2 Let us, with zeal like theirs inspir'd,
begin the Christian race,
and, freed from each encumb'ring weight,
their holy footsteps trace.
3 Behold a witness nobler still,
who trod affliction's path,
Jesus, at once the finisher
and author of our faith.
4 He for the joy before him set,
so gen'rous was his love,
endur'd the cross, despis'd the shame,
and now he reigns above.
5 If he the scorn of wicked men
with patience did sustain,
becomes it those for whom he dy'd
to murmur or complain?
6 Have ye like him to blood, to death,
the cause of truth maintain'd?
and is your heav’nly Father’s voice
forgotten or disdain'd?
7 My son, saith he, with patient mind
endure the chast’ning rod;
believe, when by afflictions try'd,
that thou art lov'd by God.
8 His children thus most dear to him
their heav’nly Father trains,
through all the hard experience led
of sorrows and of pains.
9 We know he owns us for his sons,
when we correction share;
nor wander as a bastard race,
without our Father’s care.
10 A father’s voice with rev’rence we
on earth have often heard;
the Father of our spirits now
demands the same regard.
11 Parents may err; but he is wise,
nor lifts the rod in vain;
his chast’nings serve to cure the soul
by salutary pain.
12 Affliction, when it spreads around,
may seem a field of woe;
yet there, at last, the happy fruits
of righteousness shall grow.
13 Then let our hearts no more despond,
our hands be weak no more;
still let us trust our Father’s love,
his wisdom still adore. Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13 Languages: English Tune Title: FRENCH (DUNDEE)
Behold what witnesses unseen
Behold what witnesses unseen
Hymnal: The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook #R59b (2004) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Behold what witnesses unseen
encompass us around;
men, once like us, with suff'ring try'd,
but now with glory crown'd.
2 Let us, with zeal like theirs inspir'd,
begin the Christian race,
and, freed from each encumb'ring weight,
their holy footsteps trace.
3 Behold a witness nobler still,
who trod affliction's path,
Jesus, at once the finisher
and author of our faith.
4 He for the joy before him set,
so gen'rous was his love,
endur'd the cross, despis'd the shame,
and now he reigns above.
5 If he the scorn of wicked men
with patience did sustain,
becomes it those for whom he dy'd
to murmur or complain?
6 Have ye like him to blood, to death,
the cause of truth maintain'd?
and is your heav’nly Father’s voice
forgotten or disdain'd?
7 My son, saith he, with patient mind
endure the chast’ning rod;
believe, when by afflictions try'd,
that thou art lov'd by God.
8 His children thus most dear to him
their heav’nly Father trains,
through all the hard experience led
of sorrows and of pains.
9 We know he owns us for his sons,
when we correction share;
nor wander as a bastard race,
without our Father’s care.
10 A father’s voice with rev’rence we
on earth have often heard;
the Father of our spirits now
demands the same regard.
11 Parents may err; but he is wise,
nor lifts the rod in vain;
his chast’nings serve to cure the soul
by salutary pain.
12 Affliction, when it spreads around,
may seem a field of woe;
yet there, at last, the happy fruits
of righteousness shall grow.
13 Then let our hearts no more despond,
our hands be weak no more;
still let us trust our Father’s love,
his wisdom still adore. Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13 Languages: English Tune Title: MORAVIA
Behold what witnesses unseen
Andrew Reed
1787 - 1862 Person Name: Reed Author of "Behold what witnesses unseen" in Hymns for Social Worship Reed, Andrew, D.D., son of Andrew Reed, was born in London on Nov. 27, 1787, and educated for the Congregational Ministry at Hackney College, London. He was first the pastor of the New Road Chapel, St. George's-in-the-East, and then of the Wycliffe Chapel, which was built through his exertions in 1830. His degree was conferred by Yule College, America. He died Feb. 25, 1862. As the founder of "The London Orphan Asylum," "The Asylum for Fatherless Children," “The Asylum for Idiots” "The Infant Orphan Asylum," and "The Hospital for Incurables," Dr. Reed is more fully known, and will be longer remembered than by his literary publications. His Hymn Book was the growth of years. The preparation began in 1817, when he published a Supplement to Watts, in which were a few originals. This was enlarged in 1825; and entirely superseded by his collection The Hymn Book, prepared from Dr. Watts's Psalms & Hymns and Other Authors, with some Originals, in 1842 (Preface). His hymns, mostly of a plain and practical character, numbering 21, were contributed to these various editions, and were republished with those of his wife in the Wycliffe Supplement, 1872. The best known are "Ah Jesus, let me hear Thy voice” and ”Spirit Divine, attend our prayer." All Dr. and Mrs. Reed's hymns are anonymous in The Hymn Book, 1842, but are given with their names in the Wyclife Supplement, 1872. His hymns now in common use include, in addition to those annotated under their respective first lines :—
1. Come, let us strike our harps afresh. Praise.
2. Come, my Redeemer, come. Desiring Christ's Presence.
3. Gentle Saviour, look on me. Christ's protection Desired.
4. Gracious Lord, as Thou hast taught us. Public Worship.
5. Hark, hark, the notes of joy. Missions.
6. Holy Ghost, with light divine (1817). Prayer to the Holy Spirit. Sometimes given as "Holy Ghost, Thou light divine;" and again as "Holy Spirit, Light divine."
7. Listen, sinner, mercy hails you. Invitation. Generally given as "Hear, O Sinner, mercy hails you."
8. Rich are the joys of solitude. Retirement. Some-times given as "How deep and tranquil is the joy."
9. There [comes] is an hour when I must part. Death anticipated.
10. Ye saints your music bring. Praise of the Cross.
--John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)
Andrew Reed
Anonymous
Person Name: Anon. Author of "Behold what witnesses unseen" in The Presbyterian Book of Praise In some hymnals, the editors noted that a hymn's author is unknown to them, and so this artificial "person" entry is used to reflect that fact. Obviously, the hymns attributed to "Author Unknown" "Unknown" or "Anonymous" could have been written by many people over a span of many centuries.
Anonymous
Samuel Sebastian Wesley
1810 - 1876 Person Name: Samuel Sebastian Wesley (1810-1876) Composer of "WETHERBY" in Church Hymnary (4th ed.) Samuel Sebastian Wesley (b. London, England, 1810; d. Gloucester, England, 1876) was an English organist and composer. The grandson of Charles Wesley, he was born in London, and sang in the choir of the Chapel Royal as a boy. He learned composition and organ from his father, Samuel, completed a doctorate in music at Oxford, and composed for piano, organ, and choir. He was organist at Hereford Cathedral (1832-1835), Exeter Cathedral (1835-1842), Leeds Parish Church (1842-1849), Winchester Cathedral (1849-1865), and Gloucester Cathedral (1865-1876). Wesley strove to improve the standards of church music and the status of church musicians; his observations and plans for reform were published as A Few Words on Cathedral Music and the Music System of the Church (1849). He was the musical editor of Charles Kemble's A Selection of Psalms and Hymns (1864) and of the Wellburn Appendix of Original Hymns and Tunes (1875) but is best known as the compiler of The European Psalmist (1872), in which some 130 of the 733 hymn tunes were written by him.
Bert Polman
Samuel Sebastian Wesley
