HYMN #0832 SSS #832 • SS&S Meter: P.M. Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #832: Let us sing a song

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

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Let us sing a song that will cheer us by the way—
In a little while we’re going home;
For the night will end in the everlasting day—
In a little while we’re going home.
In a little while, . . In a little while . .
We shall cross the billow’s foam:
We shall meet at last When the stormy winds are past—
In a little while we’re going home.

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We will do the work that our hands may find to do—
In a little while we’re going home;
And the grace of God will our daily strength renew—
In a little while we’re going home.

3

We will smooth the path for some weary, way-worn feet—
In a little while we’re going home;
Oh, may loving hearts spread around an influence sweet!
In a little while we’re going home.

4

There’s a rest beyond, there’s relief from every care—
In a little while we’re going home;
And no tears shall fall in that city bright and fair—
In a little while we’re going home.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Let us sing a song"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #832 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: P.M.
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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