HYMN #0440 SSS #440 • SS&S Meter: P.M. Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #440: A blessing for you

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

1

A blessing for you—will you take it?
Choose ye to-day;
A word from the heart—will you speak it?
Choose ye to-day:
Will you believe, or your Saviour neglect?
Will you receive, or His mercy reject?
Pause, ere you answer, oh, pause and reflect—
Choose ye to-day.

2

A death to be feared—will you fear it?
Choose ye to-day;
A voice that invites—will you hear it?
Choose ye to-day:
Strait is the portal and narrow the way;
Enter, poor soul, and be saved while you may;
Think what may hang on a moment’s delay—
Choose ye to-day.

3

The cross of your Lord—will you bear it?
Choose ye to-day:
There’s life in that cross—will you share it?
Choose ye to-day:
Soon will your time of probation be o’er,
Then will the Spirit entreat you no more,
Jesus no longer will stand at the door—
Choose ye to-day.

4

The bondage of sin—will you break it?
Choose ye to-day:
The Water of Life—will you take it?
Choose ye to-day:
Come to the arms that are open for you,
Hide in the wounds that by faith you may view;
Death ere the morrow your steps may pursue—
Choose ye to-day.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "A blessing for you"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #440 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 4 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: 4 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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