HYMN #0598 SSS #598 • SS&S Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #598: It may not be on the mountain’s height

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

It may not be on the mountain’s height,
Or over the stormy sea;
It may not be at the battle’s front
My Lord will have need of me;
But if by a still small voice He calls
To paths which I do not know,
I’ll answer, O Lord, with my hand in Thine,
I’ll go where Thou wouldst I should go.
I’ll go where Thou wouldst I should go, dear Lord,
Over mountain, or plain, or sea;
I’ll say what Thou wouldst I should say, dear Lord,
I’ll be what Thou wouldst I should be.

Perhaps to-day there are loving words
Which Jesus would have me speak;
There may be now in the paths of sin
Some wanderer whom I should seek;
O Saviour, if Thou wilt be my guide,
Though dark and rugged the way,
My voice shall echo Thy message sweet—
I’ll say what thou wouldst I should say.

There must be still some lowly place
For me in the harvest wide,
Where I may labour through life’s short day
For Jesus the crucified:
So, trusting my all to Thy tender care,
And knowing Thou lovest me,
I’ll do Thy will with a heart sincere—
I’ll be what Thou wouldst I should be.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "It may not be on the mountain’s height"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #598 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 3 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: 3 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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