HYMN #1072 SSS #1072 • SS&S Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #1072: Speed away ! speed away

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

Speed away! speed away on your mission of light,
To the lands that are lying in darkness and night;
’Tis the Master’s command; go ye forth in His name,
The wonderful Gospel of Jesus proclaim.
Take your lives in your hand, to the work while ’tis day,
Speed away! speed away! speed away!

Speed away! speed away with the life-giving Word,
To the nations that know not the voice of the Lord;
Take the wings of the morning and fly o’er the wave,
In the strength of your Master the lost ones to save.
He is calling once more—not a moment’s delay!
Speed away! speed away! speed away!

Speed away! speed away with the message of rest,
To the souls by the tempter in bondage opprest;
For the Saviour has purchased their ransom from sin,
And the banquet is ready: oh, gather them in!
To the rescue make haste, there’s no time for delay
Speed away! speed away! speed away!

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Speed away ! speed away"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #1072 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.

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