HYMN #0163 SSS #163 • SS&S Meter: P.M. Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #163: It may be at morn, when the day is

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

It may be at morn, when the day is
awaking,
When sunlight through darkness and
shadow is breaking,
That Jesus will come in the fulness
of glory,
To receive from the world" His own."
O Lord Jesus, how long?
How long ere we shout the glad song?—
Christ returneth! Hallelujah!
Hallelujah! Amen!
Hallelujah! Amen!

It may be at midday, it may be at
twilight,
It may be, perchance, that the
blackness of midnight
Will burst into light in the blaze of
His glory,
When Jesus receives" His own."

While hosts cry Hosanna, from
heaven descending.
With glorified saints and the angels
attending,
With grace on His brow, like a halo
of glory,
Will Jesus receive" His own."

Oh, joy! oh, delight! should we go
without dying;
No sickness, no sadness, no dread,
and no crying;
Caught up through the clouds with
our Lord into glory,
When Jesus receives" His own."

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "It may be at morn, when the day is"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #163 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: P.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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