HYMN #0125 SSS #125 • SS&S Meter: CM. Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #125: Behold a Fountain

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

1

Behold a Fountain deep and wide,
Behold its onward flow;
’Twas opened in the Saviour’s side
And cleanseth white as snow,
And cleanseth white as snow!
Come to this Fountain!
’Tis flowing to-day;
And all who will may freely come,
And wash their sins away.

2

From Calvary’s cross, where Jesus died
In sorrow, pain, and woe,
Burst forth the wondrous crimson tide
That cleanseth white as snow,
That cleanseth white as snow!

3

Oh, may we all the healing power
Of that blest Fountain know!
Trust only in the precious blood
That cleanseth white as snow,
That cleanseth white as snow!

4

And when at last the message comes,
And we are called to go,
Our trust shall still be in the blood
That cleanseth white as snow!
That cleanseth white as snow 1

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Behold a Fountain"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #125 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: CM.
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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