HYMN #1194 SSS #1194 • SS&S Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #1194: I have heard of a home

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

I have heard of a home far away above the skies,
Where the good and true may happy be;
I have looked through the stars,
and I’ve watched through lonely hours,
And I’ve wondered if there’s room there for me?
Yes, there’s room for you and for me,
And there’s room for the whole world beside;
The wonderful love of the Lord reaches all;
It gently calls us now to His side.
Room for you and me,
And there’s room for all;
Listen I listen! Hear His earnest call:
"Whosoever will may come, . . .
Come, ye that are weary,
And are heavy laden":
Listen, He’s calling thee, there’s room for all.

But they say that the righteous
shall scarcely enter there;
How, then, shall a sinner like me?
I am far, far away from the gentle Shepherd’s care;
Oh, I wonder if He’ll make room for me?
Yes, there’s room, the call is for thee,
’Tis a grand invitation, full and free;
There’s room for us all, if we list to His call;
Yes, He’s willing to make room there for thee.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "I have heard of a home"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #1194 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 2 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: 2 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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