HYMN #0561 SSS #561 • SS&S Meter: S.M. Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #561: Give to the winds thy

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

1

Give to the winds thy fears;
Hope, and be undismayed:
God hears thy sighs, and counts thy tears;
God shall lift up thy head.

2

Through waves, and clouds, and storms,
He gently clears thy way;
Wait thou His time; so shall the night
Soon end in joyous day.

3

He everywhere hath sway,
And all things serve His might;
His every act pure blessing is,
His path unsullied light.

4

When He makes bare His arm,
What shall His work withstand?
When He His people’s cause defends,
Who, who shall stay His hand?

5

Leave to His sovereign sway
To choose and to command;
With wonder filled thou then shalt own
How wise, how strong His hand.

6

Thou comprehend’st Him not;
Yet earth and heaven tell,
God sits as Sovereign on His throne—
He ruleth all things well.

7

Thou seest our weakness, Lord,
Our hearts are known to Thee:
Oh, lift Thou up the sinking hand,
Confirm the feeble knee!

8

Let us, in life and death,
Thy steadfast truth declare;
And publish, with our latest breath,
Thy love and guardian care.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Give to the winds thy"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #561 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 8 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: S.M.
Stanza Structure: 8 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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