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Lord Jesus, think on me
Author: Bishop Synesius Appears in 129 hymnals Used With Tune: ST. PAUL'S
Lord Jesus, think on me
Lord, set your servant free
Author: Mary Holtby Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: The Presentation of Christ in the Temple; Canticles and Affirmations of Faith; Church year Presentation of Christ in the temple (Candlemas); Hope; Light Scripture: Luke 2:29-32 Used With Tune: ST PAUL'S Text Sources: Nunc Dimittis, The Song of Simeon
Lord, set your servant free
Lord Jesus, think on me
Author: Synesius of Cyrene, c.373-c414; Allen W. Chatfield, 1808-1866 Hymnal: CPWI Hymnal #119 (2010) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Lord Jesus, think on me,
and purge away my sin;
from earthborn passions set me free,
and make me pure within.
2 Lord Jesus, think on me,
with many a care opprest;
let me thy loving servant be,
and taste thy promised rest.
3 Lord Jesus, think on me,
nor let me go astray;
through darkness and perplexity
point thou the heavenly way.
4 Lord Jesus, think on me,
that, when the flood is past,
I may the eternal brightness see,
and share thy joy at last. Topics: Hymns for the Church Year Lent Languages: English Tune Title: ST PAUL'S
Lord Jesus, think on me
Lord Jesus, think on me
Author: Synesius of Cyrene, 374-430; A. W. Chatfield, 1808-96 Hymnal: The New English Hymnal #70b (1986) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Lord Jesus, think on me,
And purge away my sin;
From earthborn passions set me free,
And make me pure within.
2 Lord Jesus, think on me,
With care and woe opprest;
Let me thy loving servant be,
And taste thy promised rest.
3 Lord Jesus, think on me,
Amid the battle's strife;
In all my pain and misery
Be thou my health and life.
4 Lord Jesus, think on me,
Nor let me go astray;
Through darkness and perplexity
Point thou the heavenly way.
5 Lord Jesus, think on me,
When flows the tempest high:
When on doth rush the enemy
O Saviour, be thou nigh.
6 Lord Jesus, think on me,
That, when the flood is past,
I may the eternal brightness see,
And share thy joy at last. Topics: The Christian Year Lent Tune Title: ST PAUL'S
Lord Jesus, think on me
Lord Jesus, think on me
Author: Synesius of Cyrene, c. 365-c. 414; A. W. Chatfield, 1808-1896 Hymnal: Common Praise #97b (2000) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Lord Jesus, think on me,
and purge away my sin;
from earthborn passions set me free,
and make me pure within.
2 Lord Jesus, think on me
with many a care opprest;
let me thy loving servant be,
and taste thy promised rest.
3 Lord Jesus, think on me,
nor let me go astray;
through darkness and perplexity
point thou the heavenly way.
4 Lord Jesus, think on me,
that, when the flood is past,
I may eternal brightness see,
and share thy joy at last. Topics: Lent Scripture: Hebrews 4:9 Languages: English Tune Title: ST PAUL'S
Lord Jesus, think on me
John Stainer
1840 - 1901 Person Name: John Stainer, 1840-1901 Composer of "ST PAUL'S" in CPWI Hymnal
John Stainer
Synesius of Cyrene, Bishop of Ptolemais
370 - 430 Person Name: Synesius of Cyrene, c.373-c414 Author of "Lord Jesus, think on me" in CPWI Hymnal Synesius, a native of Cyrene, born circa 375. His descent was illustrious. His pedigree extended through seventeen centuries, and in the words of Gibbon, "could not be equalled in the history of mankind." He became distinguished for his eloquence and philosophy, and as a statesman and patriot he took a noble stand. When the Goths were threatening his country he went to the court of Arcadius, and for three years tried to rouse it to the dangers that were coming on the empire. But Gibbon says, ”The court of Arcadius indulged the zeal, applauded the eloquence, and neglected the advice of Synesius." In 410 he was made Bishop of Ptolemaïs, but much against his will. He died in 430. Synesius's opinions have been variously estimated. That he was imbued with the Neo-Platonic philosophy there is no doubt but that he was a semi-Christian, as alleged by Mosheim or that he denied the doctrine of the Resurrection as stated directly by Gibbon [see Decline and Fall, vol. ii.]; and indirectly by Bingham [see Christian Antiq., Lond., 1843, i., pp. 464-5] is very doubtful. Mr. Chatfield, who has translated his Odes in his Songs and Hymns of the Greek Christian Poets, 1876, contends that his tenth Ode "Lord Jesus, think on me," proves that he was not a semi-Christian, and that he held the doctrine of the Resurrection. The first is clear: but the second is open to doubt. He certainly prays to the Redeemer: but there is nothing in the hymn to shew that he looked upon the Redeemer as being clothed in His risen body. This tenth ode is the only Ode of Synesius, which has come into common use. The original Odes are found in the Anth. Graeca Carm. Christ, 1871, p. 2 seq., and Mr. Chatfield's trs. in his Songs, &c, 1876. Synesius's Odes have also been translation by Alan Stevenson, and included in his The Ten Hymns of Synesius, Bishop of Tyreore, A.D. 410 in English Verse. And some Occasional Pieces by Alan Stevenson, LL.B. Printed for Private Circulation, 1865.
-- Excerpts from John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)
Synesius of Cyrene, Bishop of Ptolemais
Allen William Chatfield
1808 - 1896 Person Name: Allen W. Chatfield, 1808-1866 Translator of "Lord Jesus, think on me" in CPWI Hymnal Chatfield, Allen William, M.A., born at Chatteris, Oct. 2nd, 1808, and educated at Charterhouse School and Trinity College, Cambridge, where he was Bell's Univ. Scholar and Members' Prizeman. He graduated in 1831, taking a first class in classical honours. Taking Holy Orders in 1832, he was from 1833 to 1847 Vicar of Stotfold, Bedfordshire; and since 1847 Vicar of Much-Marcle, Herefordshire. Mr. Chatfield has published various Sermons from time to time. His Litany, &c. [Prayer Book] in Greek verse is admirable, and has been commended by many eminent scholars. His Songs and Hymns of Earliest Greek Christian Poets, Bishops, and others, translated into English Verse, 1876, has not received the attention of hymnal compilers which it merits. One hymn therefrom, "Lord Jesu, think on me," is a specimen of others of equal merit, which might be adopted with advantage. He died Jan. 10, 1896.
-- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)
Allen William Chatfield
Small Church Music
Editors: Synesius of Cyrene, Bishop of Ptolemais Description:
The SmallChurchMusic site was launched in 2006, growing out of the requests from those struggling
to provide suitable music for their services and meetings. Rev. Clyde McLennan was ordained in mid
1960’s and was a pastor in many small Australian country areas, and therefore was acutely aware of
this music problem. Having also been trained as a Pipe Organist, recordings on site (which are a subset
of the smallchurchmusic.com site) are all actually played by Clyde, and also include piano and piano
with organ versions. All recordings are in MP3 format.
Churches all around the world use the recordings, with downloads averaging over 60,000 per
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