HYMN #1147 SSS #1147 • SS&S Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #1147: In many a little village

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

In many a little village, in many a city great,
The rich men, and the noble, and men of poor estate,
Are entering this morning the Father’s house of prayer—
And wheresoe’er they seek Him, we know that He is there.

And we, His little children, are gathered here to-day;
Our schoolroom is the temple in which we meet to pray:
It is the gate of heaven, it is the house of God—
For He Himself is present, according to His word.

Lord, make us really sorry as we our sins confess,
And may we feel Thee near us, to pardon and to bless:
O purify, dear Saviour, our naughty hearts to-day,
That gladly we may praise Thee, and humbly we may pray!

And when Thy servant speaketh the word that Thou hast given,
May we receive it gladly — a message sent from heaven:
And as we humbly listen, do Thou to each heart speak
A word to bring us gladness throughout the coming week.

Here may we learn to please Thee in work-time and at play —
To seek Thee and to serve Thee, to love Thy holy day:
Thus bless our children’s service, and fill us with Thy grace,
And make each heart Thy temple, Thy earthly dwelling-place.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "In many a little village"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #1147 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 5 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: 5 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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