HYMN #0665 SSS #665 • SS&S Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #665: Repeat the story o'er

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

1

Repeat the story o’er and o’er,
Of grace so full and free;
I love to hear it more and more,
Since grace has rescued me.

2

The half . . was never told, ...
The half . . was never told, . .
Of grace divine, so wonderful,
The half . . was never told. . .

3

Of peace I only knew the name;
Nor found my soul its rest,
Until the sweet-voiced angel came
To soothe my weary breast.
Of peace divine, so wonderful,
The half . . was never told. ...

4

My highest place is lying low
At my Redeemer’s feet;
No real joy in life I know,
But in His service sweet.
Of joy divine, so wonderful,
The half . . was never told. ...

5

And oh, what rapture will it be
With all the host above,
To sing through all eternity
The wonders of His love!
Of love divine, so wonderful,
The half . . was never told. ...

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Repeat the story o'er"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #665 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: Standard Metrical Hymnody
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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