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HYMN #1108 SSS #1108 • SS&S Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #1108: With cheerful songs and hymns of praise

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

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With cheerful songs and hymns of praise,
Our grateful hearts to Him we raise
Who leads us on with gentle hand,
And crowns with love our Christian Band.
Then gladly let us stand, united heart and hand,
The lost to gather in from sorrow, pain, and sin;
Be this our constant aim—to spread abroad the name
Of Jesus our Redeemer, and His wondrous love proclaim.
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And while we meet together here,
In bonds of love and friendship dear,
Oh, may our prayers like incense rise,
To Him whose grace each need supplies.
3
O Thou, who art the children’s Friend,
Our steps direct, our paths defend,
And by Thine own almighty hand,
Protect and keep our Christian Band.
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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "With cheerful songs and hymns of praise"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #1108 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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