HYMN #0716 SSS #716 • SS&S Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #716: O troubled heart, there is a balm

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

O troubled heart, there is a balm
To heal thy every wound!
In thy Redeemer’s bleeding side
That balm alone is found.
The hidden anguish of the soul,
The burning tears that fall,
The sigh that rends thy aching breast—
Thy Saviour knows them all.

Go where no ear but His can hear,
No eye but His can see;
Has He not said that as thy day
E’en so thy strength shall be?
Though heaven and earth should pass away,
His Word can never fail,
If thou by faith approach His throne,
By faith thou shalt prevail.

Then why cast down? these passing ills,
Thy path that sometimes dim,
Will work together for tliy good
If thou but trust in Him:
The many blessings of the past
With gratitude recall;
Then tell thy sorrows at the feet
Of Him who knows them all.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "O troubled heart, there is a balm"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #716 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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