HYMN #0658 SSS #658 • SS&S Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #658: Far away in the depths

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

1

Far away in the depths of my spirit tonight
Rolls a melody sweeter than psalm;
In celestial-like strains it unceasingly falls
O’er my soul like an infinite calm.
Peace! peace! wonderful peace!
Coming down from the Father above,
Sweep over my spirit for ever, I pray,
In fathomless billows of love.

2

What a treasure I have in this wonderful peace
Which abides in the depths of my soul,
So secure that no power can e’er take it away
While the years of eternity roll.

3

I am resting to-night in this wonderful peace,
I have yielded to Jesus’ control;
For I’m kept from all danger by night and by day,
And His glory is filling my soul.

4

And methinks when I rise to that city of peace,
Where its Author with joy I shall see,
That one of the songs which the ransomed will sing
In that heavenly kingdom shall be:

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Far away in the depths"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #658 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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