HYMN #0851 SSS #851 • SS&S Meter: 7.6. Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #851: We have a firm foundation

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

We have a firm foundation,
Whose hope is in the Lord;
We have a blessed haven,
Who anchor in His word:
Though surges break around us,
And clouds our sky may dim,
He will not leave to perish
One soul that clings to Him.
Give praise to our Redeemer, oh, magnify His grace:
Oux everlasting portion, our sure abiding place.

We have a strong deliverer,
Who trust His mighty arm;
Not all the hosts of darkness
His chosen ones can harm;
His arm that brought salvation
Defends them from above;
They rest within His mercy,
O’ershadowed by His love.

O love, that stooped from heaven
To lift us up to God,
O love, that to redeem us
The path of sorrow trod;
Through yonder land of Beulah
Glad harps with rapture ring,
And numbers without number
Its boundless triumph sing.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "We have a firm foundation"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #851 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: 7.6.
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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