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HYMN #1165 SSS #1165 • SS&S Meter: P.M. Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #1165: Come to the Saviour, make no delay

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

1
Come to the Saviour, make no delay;
Here in His word He has shown us the way;
Here in our midst He’s standing to-day,
Tenderly saying, "Come!"
Joyful, joyful, will the meeting be,
When from sin our hearts are pure and free;
And we shall gather, Saviour, with Thee,
In our eternal home.
2
"Suffer the children!" Oh, hear His voice!
Let every heart leap forth and rejoice
And let us freely make Him our choice
Do not delay, but come.
3
Think once again, He’s with us to-day
Heed now His blest command, and obey
Hear now His accents tenderly say,
"Will you, my children, come?"
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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Come to the Saviour, make no delay"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #1165 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: P.M.
  • 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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