HYMN #0214 SSS #214 • SS&S Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #214: Coming, coming, we are

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

1

Coming, coming, we are coming
To Thy temple, gracious Lord,
To receive the blessed teaching
Of Thy pure and perfect Word;
Meekly would we learn our duty,
Learn it kneeling at Thy feet,
While a radiance from Thy glory
Covers all the Mercy-seat.

2

Singing, singing, we are singing
Of Thy wondrous love so free,
How it floweth ever onward
Like a vast and mighty sea;
And our souls mount up with gladness,
While we swell the lofty strain,
"Glory, glory, hallelujah
To the Lamb for sinners slain!"

3

Praying, praying, we are praying
That Thy Spirit, like a dove,
May descend with gifts of mercy
From Thy gracious hand above.
Lord, we ask that, by Thy watch-care,
We may all protected be.
Every hand be quick to labour,
And our hearts be stayed on Thee.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Coming, coming, we are"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #214 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: Standard Metrical Hymnody
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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