HYMN #1175 SSS #1175 • SS&S Meter: L.M Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #1175: Our Fatherland, thy

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

1

Our Fatherland, thy name so dear,
Our souls repeat while strangers here;
And oh, how oft we sigh for thee,
Dear Fatherland beyond the sea!
Our Fatherland, . . . dear Fatherland, . . .
We long to press . . . thy golden strand, . . .
And hail the bright . . . and shining band, . . .
In thy sweet vales, . . . dear Fatherland! . .

2

Above the stars, above the skies,
Thy towering hills in beauty rise;
Where sunny fields with verdure glow,
And fadeless flowers in beauty grow.

3

There Jesus reigns, our Saviour King,
And one by one His own will bring,
Thy songs to join, thy bliss to share,
O Fatherland, O Zion fair!

4

No tears shall dim, no pain destroy
The light of peace, the smile of joy;
No more we’ll clasp the parting hand
Within the gates, our Fatherland.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Our Fatherland, thy"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #1175 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 4 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: L.M
Stanza Structure: 4 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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