HYMN #0281 SSS #281 • SS&S Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.6.4. Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #281: Come, for the feast

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

1

Come, for the feast is spread;
Hark to the call!
Come to the Living Bread,
Broken for all;
Come to His" house of wine,"
Low on His breast recline;
All that He hath is thine;
Come, sinner, come.

2

Come where the fountain flows
River of life—
Healing for all thy woes,
Doubting, and strife;
Millions have been supplied,
No one was e’er denied;
Come to the crimson tide,
Come, sinner, come.

3

Come to the throne of grace,
Boldly draw near;
He who would win the race
Must tarry here;
Whate’er thy want may be
Here is the grace for thee,
Jesus thy only plea:
Come, Christian, come.

4

Come to the Better Land,
Pilgrim, make haste!
Earth is a foreign strand—
Wilderness waste!
Here are the harps of gold,
Here are the joys untold—
Crowns for the young and old:
Come, pilgrim, come.

5

Jesus, we come to Thee,
Oh, take us in!
Set Thou our spirits free;
Cleanse us from sin!
Then, in yon land of light,
Clothed in our robes of white,
Resting not day nor night,
Thee will we sing.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Come, for the feast"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #281 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 5 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: 6.4.6.4.6.6.6.4.
Stanza Structure: 5 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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