HYMN #1114 SSS #1114 • SS&S Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #1114: Our willing service

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

1

Our willing service, Lord, to Thee
We pledge ourselves to give,
For Thou hast bought us with Thy blood,
And died that we might live;
We pledge ourselves by grace to yield
Obedience to Thy laws,
Devotion to Thy sacred truth,
Thy kingdom and Thy cause.

2

We pledge ourselves with filial love
To follow Thy commands,
To help the Church by word and deed,
And aid our pastor’s hands;
Be this our one supreme desire,
Our purpose, thought, and aim,
In whatsoever we shall do,
To glorify Thy name.

3

And so we pledge ourselves to walk,
That those around may see
The calm reflection of a light
That only shines from Thee;
O help us, Lord, our pledge to keep;
We need Thy constant care
To guard our hearts from every sin,
Our feet from every snare. —

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Our willing service"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #1114 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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