HYMN #0399 SSS #399 • SS&S Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #399: Come to the Saviour now

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

Come to the Saviour now!
He gently calleth thee;
In true repentance bow,
Before Him bend the knee!
He waiteth to bestow
Salvation, peace, and love,
True joy on earth below,
A home in heaven above.
Come, come, come.

Come to the Saviour now!
Gaze on that cleansing tide—
Water and blood that flow
Forth from His wounded side.
Hark to the suffering One:
"’Tis finished!" now He cries;
Redemption’s work is done,
Then bows His head and dies.
Come, come, come.

Come to the Saviour now!
He suffered all for thee;
And in His merits thou
Hast an unfailing plea:
No vain excuses frame,
For feelings do not stay;
None who to Jesus came
Were ever sent away.
Come, come, come.

Come to the Saviour now!
Ye who have wandered far,
Renew your solemn vow,
For His by right you are.
Come, like poor wandering sheep
Returning to His fold—
His arm will safely keep,
His love will ne’er grow cold.
Come, come, come.

Come to the Saviour, all!
Whate’er your burdens be;
Hear now His loving call—
"Cast all your care on Me."
Come, and for every grief
In Jesus you will find
A sure and safe relief,
A loving Friend and kind.
Come, come, come.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Come to the Saviour now"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #399 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: Standard Metrical Hymnody
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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