HYMN #1142 SSS #1142 • SS&S Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #1142: Of Him who left His

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

1

Of Him who left His home above,
Children sing! Children sing!
Our blessed Saviour crowned with love,
Children sing to-day!
Of Him whose ever-watchful care
Will guard our feet from every snare,
Who loves to hear our earnest prayer,
Children sing to-day!

2

Of joy and gladness through His name,
Children sing! Children sing!
And peace to all the world proclaim,
Children sing to-day!
Redemption now from death and sin,
From foes without and foes within,
Of life eternal all may win,
Children sing to-day!

3

Of Him who did salvation bring,
Children sing! Children sing!
He is our Shepherd, Priest, and King,
Children sing to-day!
Of loved ones in the heavenly land,
Who ever in His presence stand,
With yonder shining angel band,
Children sing to-day!

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Of Him who left His"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #1142 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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