HYMN #1033 SSS #1033 • SS&S Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #1033: When for me the sun-

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

1

When for me the sunlight gleams,
And life’s fairest flowers bloom,
Joy into my bosom streams,
Driving out the mists and gloom;
When the skies are bright and fair,
And sweet music fills the air,
Then I’ll praise His name so dear:
Jesus! Jesus! Light of life to me!
Jesus! Jesus! Love so full and free!

2

When the fondest hopes shall die,
And like roses scattered lie,
When my heart, bowed down with grief,
Sadly sighs for some relief;
To His tender, loving heart
Would I then my grief impart;
Then I rest, sweet rest shall find:
Jesus! Jesus! Light of life to me!
Jesus! Jesus! Love so full and free!

3

When for me the end shall come,
And from earthly scenes I glide;
When my bark drifts slowly out,
O’er the river’s sullen tide;
When my raptured vision falls
On the fair, celestial walls,
Joy and peace shall then be mine:
Jesus! Jesus! I shall ever see;
Jesus! Jesus! through eternity!

← Prev (#1032) Hymn 1033 of 1,200 Next (#1034) →

🔎 Browse All 1,200 SS&S Hymns

Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "When for me the sun-"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #1033 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 3 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: 3 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.

WINDOWS DESKTOP EDITION 100% Offline Worship

Take All 1,838 Hymns With Cathedral Organ Tunes Everywhere

Download the free offline Windows app with full 4-part harmony pipe organ accompaniments for both Sacred Songs & Solos and Hymns Ancient & Modern.

⬇️ Download for Windows PC (2.9 MB) View simple 1-minute installation guide →