HYMN #0594 SSS #594 • SS&S Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #594: I am glad I have heard

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

I am glad I have heard of the Saviour’s great mercy!
And that now I am singing His redemption’s new song;
And e’er since, by His grace, unto Him I surrendered,
In my heart has been ringing—" I believe! I belong!"
Tell it out! tell it out! Christ the theme of my story!
Sing, ye mountains and hills! breezes, waft it along!
Praise the Lord! He provideth a perfect salvation;
So we’ll take as our watchword—" I believe I belong! ’

Once the slave of my sin, then my soul lay in darkness,
Kept a prisoner by Satan in his dungeon so strong;
But the Lord, by His power, set me free from my bondage,
And He gave me this watchword—" I believe! I belong!"

I believe for a full and a perfect salvation;
I belong to my Saviour with a love deep and strong;
And though oft sorely tempted to change my allegiance,
Still my faith gives the answer—" I believe! I belong!"

But I look for the time when, my journey safe ended,
I shall join in the chorus of the heavenly throng:
Oh, what rapture ’twill be on the throne to behold Him,
To eternity singing—" I believe! I belong!"

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "I am glad I have heard"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #594 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: Standard Metrical Hymnody
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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