HYMN #0147 SSS #147 • SS&S Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #147: The Lord of glory, who

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

1

The Lord of glory! who is He?
Who is the King of glory?
Only the Son of God can be
The Christ, the King of glory:
Consider all His wounds, and see
How Jesus’ death upon the tree
Proclaims Him King of glory.

2

Above all heavens, at God’s right
hand,
Now sits the King of glory;
The angels by His favour stand
Before the throne of glory:
Swiftly they fly at His command,
To guard His own of every land.
To keep the heirs of glory.

3

Death and the grave confess the Lamb
To be the King of glory;
The powers of darkness dread His name,
All creatures show His glory:
He said, "Ere Abraham was I AM"—
Jesus is evermore the same,
Th’ Almighty King of glory.

4

Thrice happy who in Him believe,
They soon will share His glory;
Bora of His Spirit, they receive
His secret pledge of glory:
Taught by His cross, for sin
they grieve;
He calls them brethren, and they cleave
To Him, their hope of glory,

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "The Lord of glory, who"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #147 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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