HYMN #0781 SSS #781 • SS&S Meter: P.M. Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #781: Here below on life's

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

1

Here below, on life’s rough billows,
’Neath our Saviour’s smile,
Let us fight as Christian soldiers—
’Tis but for awhile.
Life’s billows cannot harm us.
If our hopes be stayed
On the blessed loving Saviour,
Who our ransom paid!

2

Soon our fighting shall be ended,
Soon shall warfare cease;
Then, in the celestial city,
We shall reign in peace.

3

Sweet the Name on which forgiven
Sinners love to dwell!
Go ye to the poor and wretched,
And the good news tell.

4

Many, on their bed of anguish,
On this world depend:
Go and point them to the Saviour—
He’s the sinner’s Friend!

5

Oh, if every guilty sinner
Did the Saviour know,
Then we might exclaim with ghdness,
"Heaven’s begun below!"

6

Let us, while on life’s rough billows,
Trust in Him alone;
Then we shall with joy behold Him
On His glorious throne.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Here below on life's"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #781 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 6 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: 6 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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