377 Come, Ye Thankful People, Come
Henry Alford, 1810-71
A popular and widely used hymn at harvest festivals, especially in England. It was first published under the title “After Harvest,” in 1844. In 1867, it was revised by the author, the form here being this revised version.
For comments on Henry Alford see Hymn 152.
MUSIC. ST. GEORGE’S WINDSOR has long been associated with these words, to which it is well suited in every way. Originally, however, the tune was set to the hymn “Hark! the song of jubilee.”
For comments on the composer, George J. Elvey, see Hymn 118.