HYMN #0442 SSS #442 • SS&S Meter: 12.11. Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #442: Hark, sinner, while

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

1

Hark, sinner, while God from on
high doth entreat thee,
And warnings with accents of
mercy doth blend;
Give ear to His voice, lest in
judgment He meet thee;
"The harvest is passing,
the summer will end."
"The harvest is passing,
the summer will end."
"The harvest is passing,
the summer will end."

2

How oft of thy danger and guilt
He hath told thee!
How oft still the message of
mercy doth send!
Haste, haste, while He waits in His
arms to enfold thee!
"The harvest is passing,
the summer will end."

3

Despised and rejected, at length He
may leave thee:
What anguish and horror thy
bosom will rend!
Then haste thee, O sinner, while He
will receive thee!
"The harvest is passing,
the summer will end."

4

The Saviour will call thee in
judgment before Him;
Oh, bow to His sceptre, and make
Him thy Friend;
Now yield Him thy heart, and make
haste to adore Him;
"Thy harvest is passing, thy
summer will end."

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Hark, sinner, while"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #442 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: 12.11.
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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