HYMN #1168 SSS #1168 • SS&S Meter: P.M. Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #1168: Careless soul, thy Saviour sees thee;

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

Careless soul, thy Saviour sees thee;
Don’t hold back!
Yearns till from thy thrall He frees thee
Don’t hold back!
Sin, long cherished, claims and shames thee,
When aroused, thy conscience blames thee,
Thou art lost till Christ reclaims thee
Don’t hold back!

Anxious soul, thy Saviour knows thee;
Should temptation still oppose thee;
Death, delayed, will soon o’ertake thee,
Then, when earthly friends forsake thee,
None but Christ to heaven can take thee;
Don’t hold back!

Stricken soul, thy Saviour calls thee;
Though thy guilty fear appals thee;
Now the Lord of life has found thee,
He will break the chains that bound thee,
With the arms of love surround thee;
Don’t hold back!

Pardoned soul, thy Saviour woos thee;
In His service He would use thee;
Though the hosts of hell assail thee,
His protection ne’er shall fail thee,
Till as victor heaven shall hail thee;
Don’t hold back!

Ransomed soul, thy Saviour heeds thee;
When to pastures green He leads thee;
Onward, upward, He will guide thee,
Every needful good provide thee,
Keeping ever close beside thee;
Don’t hold back!

Gracious soul, thy Saviour owns thee;
Till, triumphant, He enthrones thee;
Death’s dark stream may lie before thee,
Angel guards are watching o’er thee;
Loved ones, glorified, call for thee;
Don’t hold back!

Happy soul, thy Saviour loves thee,
And when He in mercy proves thee;
He to save and sanctify thee
Grace for grace will not deny thee;
When He comes to glorify thee,
Don’t hold back!

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Careless soul, thy Saviour sees thee;"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #1168 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 7 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: 7 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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