HYMN #0611 SSS #611 • SS&S Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #611: When the heart made

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

1

When the heart, made pure, is the
temple of the Lord,
And we feel His presence there,
Oh, the joy that comes when we
gather in His name,
At the hallowed hour of prayer.
He a precious unto all that believe Him,
He is precious unto all that receive Him,
Oh, the blessings we may claim,
when we gather in His name!
For the Lord will answer prayer.

2

There are floods of light from
His glory that descend,
When we think our prospect dim,
There are heights of love that His
children may attain,
By a closer walk with Him.

3

He will cheer us on when we follow where He leads,
And our hearts with gladness fill;
For we know by faith that His everlasting arms
Are beneath and round us still.

4

Let us grow in grace and a knowledge of the truth,
Let us dwell in perfect peace;
Till we all clasp hands in the palace of the King,
Where our joy shall never cease.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "When the heart made"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #611 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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