HYMN #1003 SSS #1003 • SS&S Meter: 8.7. Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #1003: Who are these whose

Complete lyrics, stanzas, and pipe organ accompaniment • Sacred Songs & Solos

1

"Who are these, whose songs are sounding
O’er the golden harps above?"
Hark! they tell of grace abounding,
And Jehovah’s sovereign love.
"These are they . . . who washed their robes . . .
and made them white ... in the blood of the Lamb." . . .

2

"Who are these that keep their station
Round the great eternal throne?
"They from earthly tribulation
To their heavenly rest are gone.

3

See their robes of dazzling whiteness,
Without blemish, spot, or stain;
See their crowns that grow in brightness,
Purchased by the Lamb once slain.

4

’Tis the Lamb of God who leads them,
And they serve Him night and day;
By the heavenly fount He feeds them,
He hath wiped their tears away.

5

Sweet their theme: ’tis still" salvation
Unto Christ the Holy One";
And their sighs of tribulation
Change to songs around the throne.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Who are these whose"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #1003 in Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200 Hymns), compiled by the American gospel singer and hymnologist Ira David Sankey (1840–1908).

Sankey popularized these sacred songs during the transatlantic evangelistic campaigns led alongside Dwight L. Moody between 1873 and 1903. The compilation became one of the most widely printed hymnals in Christendom, cherished by Methodist, Baptist, Anglican, Presbyterian, and Pentecostal congregations throughout the world.

🕊️ Devotional Themes & Reflection

Composed of 5 stanzas, the text centers on foundational biblical themes: adoration and praise to God, humble reliance upon divine grace, steadfast faith amid trials, and the everlasting hope of salvation in Jesus Christ.

Whether sung during Sunday corporate worship or read during family devotions and personal prayer, these stanzas guide the believer to reflect on God's unending mercies and steadfast faithfulness across every season of life.

🎼 Musical Structure & Liturgy

Poetic Meter: 8.7.
Stanza Structure: 5 Verses with cathedral pipe organ accompaniment
Liturgical Placement: Suitable as an Opening Hymn of Praise, Call to Worship, Offertory, or Closing Doxology
Pipe Organ Audio: Multi-verse accompaniment synthesized to support organists, choir rehearsals, and home worship

⚖️ Public Domain Archival: This historic hymn text and tune are in the worldwide public domain and may be freely printed in church bulletins or projected for public worship.

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