HYMN #0742 SSS #742 • SS&S Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #742: I see God's sun behind

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

1

I see God’s sun behind earth’s clouds,
Heaven’s blue, beyond earth’s grey;
The gleaming of the jasper walls
Across earth’s dusty way; [mists,
God’s light above the darkening
God’s calm amidst the strife;
Bright currents of God’s sweetest
In darkest seas of life. [peace

2

I see my Father’s smile of love
Light up earth’s dreariest frowns;
Fair stars for heaven-diadems
Shine round earth’s thorniest crowns;
Betwixt my heart and aught of harm
That sin or sorrow brings,
I see the Everlasting Arms—
The shadow of His wings.

3

I see the glory from the cross,
Like morning’s crimson ray,
Touch from afar earth’s night of sin,
And brightening into day:
I see, like sunshine everywhere,
God’s goodness, mercy, grace;
And for the rest, I trust His love
Until I see His face.

← Prev (#741) Hymn 742 of 1,200 Next (#743) →

🔎 Browse All 1,200 SS&S Hymns

Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "I see God's sun behind"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #742 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.

WINDOWS DESKTOP EDITION 100% Offline Worship

Take All 1,838 Hymns With Cathedral Organ Tunes Everywhere

Download the free offline Windows app with full 4-part harmony pipe organ accompaniments for both Sacred Songs & Solos and Hymns Ancient & Modern.

⬇️ Download for Windows PC (2.9 MB) View simple 1-minute installation guide →