HYMN #0773 SSS #773 • SS&S Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #773: Oh, the precious love of Jesus

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

Oh, the precious love of Jesus,
How it cheers us on our way!
Lightening every heavy burden,
Brightening every weary day!
How it sweetens every sorrow,
Driving all our fears away!
How it shines out in the darkness,
Making sunshine all the way!

Yes, the precious love of Jesus
Gives us smiles in place of tears!
Gives us courage in our troubles,
Helps us conquer all our fears!
It will make our life worth living,
It will help us when we die,
Bear us safely o’er the river,
To our home beyond the sky.

I must have the love of Jesus
If I do His service here;
I must feel His arm beneath me,
I must know His presence near:
Then He’ll bless me in my labour,
Then He’ll lead me in the right,
Help me win lost souls for heaven
Out of darkness into light.

Oh, I have the love of Jesus!
Praise His name, I know Him well!
And I love to sing His praises—
Yes, I joy His love to tell!
Come and join me in His praises,
Come and know His love to you,
Come and help me in the singing
Of the song that’s ever new!

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Oh, the precious love of Jesus"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #773 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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