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HYMN #0072 SSS #72 • SS&S Meter: P.M. Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #72: O Thou precious Saviour

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

1
O Thou precious Saviour,
So kind and good to me:
That I might live, Thy blood was shed
On Calvary’s cruel tree.
O my precious Saviour,
So wonderfully kind!
Should I search the wide world over,
Icould none like Jesus find.
2
O Thou precious Saviour,
To whose kind, loving heart
The burdened soul may tell its grief,
And in Thy love have part.
3
O Thou precious Saviour,
Who suffer’d long for me,
Thy power alone can save from guilt,
From Satan’s yoke set free.
4
O Thou precious Saviour,
Whose love will give the prize,
When life’s toils o’er, my soul
wings on
To realms beyond the skies.
5
O Thou precious Saviour,
Let all my added days
Be spent to serve and honour Thee,
Be spent to bring Thee praise.
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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "O Thou precious Saviour"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #72 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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