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HYMN #0806 SSS #806 • SS&S Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #806: Some have crossed the swelling flood

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

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Some have crossed the swelling flood,
Some are now at home with God—
Well beyond the reach of care,
Free from every hurtful snare:
Gone through death to glory bright,
Present with the Lord in light;
But ere perfect joy begin,
More must yet be gathered in!
Saved from death’s eternal loss
By the power of Jesus’ cross:
From their sorrow, shame, and sin,
More must yet be gathered in.
2
Some of every land and race,
Souls redeemed by Jesus’ grace,
Now are in the Shepherd’s fold,
Bought with neither gems nor gold;
Saved from endless death and shame,
Saved to grace the Saviour’s name;
Other souls are still to win—
More must yet be gathered in.
3
Some have drifted far from God,
Trampling on the Saviour’s blood,
By the worldling’s glitter caught,
Selling life and soul for naught:
Fashion’s form for every hour,
Christian name without the power;
Dead in trespasses and sin—
Oh, that they were gathered in!
4
Some are sunk in vice and shame,
Heedless of the Saviour’s name;
Some, in superstition’s sway,
Hate the light of Gospel-day:
Thou thy testimony give—
They may yet believe and live;
For, from ’mong the ranks of sin,
More must yet be gathered in!
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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Some have crossed the swelling flood"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #806 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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