HYMN #0018 SSS #18 • SS&S Meter: S.M. Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #18: In grace the holy God

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

IN grace the holy God
Did full salvation plan,
Electing in His sovereign grace
To save rebellious man.
By grace are ye saved through faith,
Through faith, through faith,
Through faith, and that not of yourselves,
Through faith, and that not of yourselves,
Not of works, not of works,
Not of works, lest any man should boast:
It is the gift of God.
Not of works, lest any man should boast:
It is the gift of God.
It is the gift of God; it is the gift of God;
It is the gift of God-the gift of God.

This grace of God appears
In Jesus Christ His Son,
He, lifted on the cross of shame,
The grace of God makes known.

To all who do believe
In God, through Christ revealed,
By grace they full salvation have,
And" sons of God" are sealed.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "In grace the holy God"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #18 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 3 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: S.M.
Stanza Structure: 3 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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