HYMN #1081 SSS #1081 • SS&S Meter: P.M. Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #1081: Hear the everlasting

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

1

Hear the everlasting song,
Breaking through the sky:
"Glory, glory be to God,
To God on high!"
Through the blessed courts of light,
Saints and angels, joyful singing,
Strike their harps and shout aloud,
"The Lord is King!"

2

Hear the loud triumphant song
O’er the world resound;
Like a mighty ocean rolls
The glad, glad sound;
"Hallelujah! praise the Lord!"
Distant climes His triumph singing.
Lift their voice and shout aloud,
"The Lord is King!"

3

Praise the blessed Three in One,
All ye heavenly host;
Praise the Father, praise the Son,
And Holy Ghost!
As it was in all the past,
Through eternal ages ringing,
Ransomed ones shall still proclaim,
"The Lord is King!"

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Hear the everlasting"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #1081 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: P.M.
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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