HYMN #0645 SSS #645 • SS&S Meter: P.M Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #645: I have learnt a heavenly

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

I have learnt a heavenly secret,
Yet I know not how or where;
But I know ’tis sweet and precious,
Ever true, and glad, and fair;
And that God in heaven reveals it
To all whose ears can hear.

And I know that ere I learnt it
Oft my way was lone and hard;
And anon in life’s glad music
There was always that which jarred.
And a hidden, dreary discord
That all its sweetness marred.

But my harp of life was lifted
By the Lord, who knew the range
Of its many strings who made it,
And He struck a keynote strange:
At the touch of Christ my Master
I heard the music change.

Then no more it failed and faltered.
And no longer sobbed and strove;
But it seemed to soar and mingle
With the song of heaven above;
For the pierced hand of Jesus
Had struck the keynote—LOVE.

All thy heart’s long-prisoned music
Let the Master’s hand set free—
Let Him whisper now His secret,
As He whispered once to me:
"Child, My love’s the golden keynote
Of all My will for thee!"

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "I have learnt a heavenly"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #645 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 5 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: P.M
Stanza Structure: 5 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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