18 January 1793 A.D. William Henry
Havergal—Church of England Rector & Father of Ms. Francis Havergal; The Rector
Surely Taught His Daughter the Rich Fullness of Covenant Theology
http://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/birthdays/01-18.html
William Henry Havergal (1793 to 1870)
Church of England
William Composed; Frances Wrote
William H. Havergal was born in Worcester, England.
An accomplished musician, he wrote about 100 hymns and composed many tunes for
his daughter Frances Havergal's verse. The father is remembered today for the
music to which we sing "Oh, for a Faith that Will Not Shrink." His
epitaph called him a "faithful minister of the Lord."
Turning from Rev. Havergal, we cite one hymn
written either by him or Ms. Havergal.
Clearly, she was instructed in Reformed and covenant theology. No doubt.
Reformed Prayer Book Churchmanship has chosen this
as its #1 Hymn.
Forum's (#1) Hymn:
"Jehovah's Covenant Shall Endure"
As a reminder, the
"hymn of this forum," by Ms. Havergal. Ever-fresh and strengthening,
God's gracious covenant with us and our children. Ms. Frances Ridley Havergal.
Ms. Havergal was raised in the home of a 19th cent. Church of England cleric’s
home. She was baptized and buried in the Church of England, a servant of the
Covenanting-Redeemer, the Eternal Three-in-One. Mr. Packer does not connect
this grand hymn to a tune, but it works with the “Old 100th.”
We're using the tune of
the old 100th to the lyrics by Ms. Havergal. We have no other option. We can
find no tune to Ms. Havergal's composition, an astute hymn capturing the
essentials of the covenant of grace made with our forefathers, ourselves and
our children by baptism, affirmed in the frequent Lord's Supper, and HM's
Gospel. Ever sure in these troubled times.
1. Jehovah’s
covenant shall endure,
All ordered, everlasting,
sure!
O child of God, rejoice to
trace
Thy portion in its
glorious grace
2. ‘Tis thine,
for Christ is given to be
The covenant of God to
thee;
In him, God’s golden
scroll of light
The darkest truths are
clear and bright.
3. O sorrowing
sinner, well he knew,
Ere time began, what he
would do!
Then rest thy hope within
the veil;
His covenant mercies shall
not fail.
4. O doubting one,
Eternal Three
Are pledged in
faithfulness for thee;
Claim every promise sweet
and sure,
By covenant oath of God
secure.
5. O feeble
one, look up and see
Strong consolation sworn
for thee;
Jehovah’s glorious arm is
shown
His covenant strength is
all thine own.
6. O mourning one,
each stroke of love
A covenant blessing yet
shall prove;
His covenant love shall be
thy stay;
His covenant grace be as
thy day.
7. O Love that chose, O
Love that died,
O Love that sealed and
sanctified
All glory, glory be,
O covenant Triune God, to
thee!
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