HYMN #0722 SSS #722 • SS&S Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #722: How oft our souls are

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

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How oft our souls are lifted up,
When clouds are dark and drear;
For Jesus comes, and kindly speaks
These loving words of cheer:
"In My Father’s house are many mansions;
If it were not so, I would have told you;
In My Father’s house are many mansions,
I go to prepare a place for you!"

2

How oft amid our daily toil,
With anxious care opprest,
We hear again the precious word
That tells of joy and rest:

3

Oh, may our faith in Him be strong,
Who feels our every care,
And will for us—as He hath said—
A place in heaven prepare!

4

Then let us work, and watch, and pray,
Relying on the love
Of Him who now prepares a place
For us in heaven above.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "How oft our souls are"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #722 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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