HYMN #0833 SSS #833 • SS&S Meter: P.M. Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #833: We are pilgrims looking

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

We are pilgrims looking home,
Sad and weary oft we roam;
But we know ’twill all be well in the morning,
When, our anchor firmly cast,
Every stormy wave is past,
And we gather safe at last in the morning.
When we all meet again in the morning,
On the sweet blooming hills in the morning:
Nevermore to say" good-night"
In that sunny region bright,
When we hail the blessed light of the morning.

Oh, these tender broken ties,
How they dim our aching eyes;
But like jewels they will shine in the morning,
When our victor palms we bear,
And our robes immortal wear,
We shall know each other there, in the morning.

When our fettered souls are free,
Far beyond the narrow sea,
And we hear the Saviour’s voice in the morning;
When our golden sheaves we bring
To the feet of Christ our King,
What a chorus we shall sing in the morning.

On the pilgrim journey here,
Though the night is sometimes drear,
Let us watch and persevere, till the morning;
Then our highest tribute raise
For the love that crowns our days,
And to Jesus give the praise in the morning.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "We are pilgrims looking"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #833 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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