HYMN #1104 SSS #1104 • SS&S Meter: 7.6. Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #1104: The vows of God are on

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

The vows of God are on you, ye Christian youth, arise;
The blood of Christ has won you your heritage, the skies.
Rise up, cast off your fetters; born of celestial birth,
Ye are no longer debtors to live alone for earth.
The vows of God are on you, O Christian youth, arise;
The blood of Christ has won you a home beyond the skies.

It is no idle story, it is no dream of night,
Redeemed in Christ to glory, ye children of the light.
The vows of God are on you, rise up, and make them good;
He will at last enthrone you, in death for you He stood.
Then every fetter sunder, aside lay every chain,
And dream no more, nor wander, your calling high attain.

He sets a prize before you, who won the prize before;
His blessed banner o’er you shall float for evermore.

With sin, then, do not dally, with flowers do not delay,
But round Christ’s standard rally, as children of the day;
Rise up, no wish reserving, lay every weight aside,
With joy your Master serving, for you He bled and died.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "The vows of God are on"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #1104 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: 7.6.
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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