HYMN #0338 SSS #338 • SS&S Meter: P.M. Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #338: Some one will enter

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

1

Someone will enter the pearly gate
By and by, by and by;
Taste of the glories that there await:
Shall you? shall I?
Someone will travel the streets of gold,
Beautiful visions will there behold,
Feast on the pleasures so long foretold:
Shall you? shall I?

2

Someone at last will his cross lay down
By and by, by and by;
Faithful, approved, shall receive a crown:
Shall you? shall I?
Someone the glorious King will see,
Ever from sorrow of earth be free,
Happy with Him through eternity:
Shall you? shall I?

3

Someone will knock when the door is shut—
By and by, by and by;
Hear a voice saying, "I know you not":
Shall you? shall I?
Someone will call and shall not be heard,

4

Vainly will strive when the door is barred,
Someone will fail of the saint’s reward:
Shall you? shall I?

5

Someone will sing the triumphant song
By and by, by and by;
Join in the praise with the blood-bought throng:
Shall you? shall I?
Someone will greet on the golden shore
Loved ones of earth who have gone before,
Safe in the glory for evermore:
Shall you? shall I?

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Some one will enter"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #338 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: P.M.
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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