HYMN #1038 SSS #1038 • SS&S Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #1038: I must walk through the valley of the shadow

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

I must walk through the valley of the shadow,
But I’ll journey in a loving Saviour’s care;
He hath said He will never, neverleave me,
With His" staff" He will comfort me there.
Through the valley, through the valley,
Through the valley of the shadow I must go;
But the dark waves of Jordan will not harm me,
There is peace in the valley, I know.

When I walk through the valley of the shadow,
All the weary days of toiling will be o’er;
For the strong arms of Jesus will enfold me,
And with Him I shall sorrow no more.

Though I walk through the valley of the shadow,
Yet the glory of the dawning I shall see;
I shall join in the anthems over Jordan,
Where the loved ones are waiting for me.

I shall walk through the valley of the shadow,
I shall follow where my Lord has gone before;
Through the mists of the valley He will lead me,
Till I rest on the Ever-green Shore.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "I must walk through the valley of the shadow"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #1038 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: Standard Metrical Hymnody
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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