HYMN #0819 SSS #819 • SS&S Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #819: There's a city that looks

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

There’s a city that looks o’er the valley of death,
And its glories may never be told;
There the sun never sets, and the leaves never fade,
In that beautiful City of Gold.
There the sun never sets, and the leaves never fade;
There the eyes of the faithful their Saviour behold,
In that beautiful City of Gold.

There the King, our Redeemer, the Lord whom we love,
All the faithful with rapture behold;
There the righteous for ever will shine like the stars,
In that beautiful City of Gold.

Every soul we have led to the foot of the cross,
Every lamb we have brought to the fold,
Will be kept as bright jewels our crown to adorn,
In that beautiful City of Gold.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "There's a city that looks"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #819 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.

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