HYMN #1089 SSS #1089 • SS&S Meter: 7.6. Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #1089: Lift up thine eyes, O

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

1

Lift up thine eyes, O watchman,
The armies of the Lord
Are riding forth to conquest
With buckler, shield, and sword;
Glad tidings unto Zion
That valiant host shall bring,
And shout aloud, Hosanna!
The Lord, the Lord is King:

2

What dost thou see, O watchman?
What dost thou see afar?
"The gleaming of a banner,
The rising of a Star;"
Then cry aloud, O watchman,
With trumpet voice proclaim
To all a full salvation,
Through Christ the Saviour’s name.

3

That radiant banner gleaming,
That Star divinely bright,
Shall bear to every nation
The blessed gospel light:
All kingdoms, crowns, and sceptres,
Before the Cross shall fall,
And Christ shall reign triumphant,
The King and Lord of all

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Lift up thine eyes, O"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #1089 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: 7.6.
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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