HYMN #1013 SSS #1013 • SS&S Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #1013: Beckoning hands at the gateway to- night

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

Beckoning hands at the gateway to- night,
Faces a-shining with radiant light;
Eyes looking down from yon heavenly home,
Beautiful hands, they are beckoning" Come."
Beautiful hands, beckoning hands,
Calling the dear ones to heavenly lands;
Beautiful hands, beckoning hands,
Beautiful, beautiful beckoning hands,

Beckoning hands of a mother, whose love
Sacrificed life its devotion to prove;
Hands of a father, to memory dear,
Beckon up higherthe waiting ones here.

Beckoning hands of a little one, see!
Baby-voice calling, O mother, for thee;
Rosy-cheeked darling, the light of the home,
Taken so early, is beckoning" Come."

Beckoning hands of a husband, a wife,
Watching and waiting the loved one of life;
Hands of a brother, a sister, a friend,
Out from the gateway to-night they extend.

Brightest and best of that glorious throng,
Centre of all, and the theme of their song—
Jesus, our Saviour, the pierced One,stands,
Lovingly calling with beckoning hands.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Beckoning hands at the gateway to- night"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #1013 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: Standard Metrical Hymnody
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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