HYMN #1027 SSS #1027 • SS&S Meter: P.M. Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #1027: The tide is flowing out

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

The tide is flowing out, is flowing out;
And we upon its bosom borne
Are drifting to the sea;
Drifting toward the portals of the boundless sea,
Past all mortal vision to Eternity.
Drifting . . nearer . . to the sea of Eternity;
Drifting . . nearer . . to the sea of Eternity.

The tide is flowing out, is flowing out;
And some upon its bosom borne
Are drifting to the sea;
Drifting on to glory, past all pain and care,
Into heaven’s brightness where the ransomed are.

The tide is flowing out, is flowing out,
And others on its bosom borne
Are drifting to the sea;
Drifting out to darkness, far from love and light,
Where the storms are raging, into endless night.

The tide is flowing out, is flowing out;
But hark! upon its bosom borne
A voice floats o’er the sea;
’Tis the Saviour calling to His sheltering breast,
"Come to Me, ye weary, I will give you rest."

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "The tide is flowing out"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #1027 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 4 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: P.M.
Stanza Structure: 4 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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