HYMN #1193 SSS #1193 • SS&S Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #1193: The Saviour stands at

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

1

The Saviour stands at thy door to-night,
And is seeking thy heart to win;
The world for awhile has withdrawn its light:
Wilt thou open and let Him in?
He has travelled afar on a lonely road,
In sorrow and agony;
He has borne sin’s heavy crushing load,
All, all for the sake of thee!
Let . . . Him in, . . . let . . . Him in; . . .
O - - pen the door . . and let . . Him come in.

2

He stands to plead with thee to-night,
While the dews of the evening fall;
O’er the moaning and surging waves of life,
Dost thou hear His yearning call
He will free thy soul from the chains of earth,
From its sorrow, its care, and sin;
He will give thee joy for its hollow mirth:
Wilt thou open and let Him in?

3

From the glorious heights of heaven He came,
To seek thee and to save;
But the world it gave Him a cross of shame,
And a lonely borrowed grave;
He left His radiant home above
To bear thy load of sin;
He died to prove His deep, deep love:
Wilt thou open and let Him in?

4

Thou hast wandered far in the paths of sin,
Thou art weary, and sad, and lone;
But His blood can cleanse, and His love can win:
Wilt thou make Him now thine own?
The world has given thee care and pain,
And mocked thee with its sin;
He will give the treasures of priceless gain:
Wilt thou open and let Him in?

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "The Saviour stands at"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #1193 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: Standard Metrical Hymnody
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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