HYMN #0858 SSS #858 • SS&S Meter: 7.6. Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #858: In Christ is love

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

1

In Christ is love abounding,
In Him redeeming grace;
In Him my daily manna,
In Him my hiding-place.
In Him there is atonement,
In Him eternal life;
In Him a full salvation,
In Him an end of strife.
In Him! . . In Him! . .
There’s fulness of blessing in His service sweet;
In Him! . . In Him! . .
I am in Him complete! . .

2

In Him I now am resting;
The half I cannot tell
Of all the priceless blessings
Which make my heart to swell
With thankful adoration,
As day by day I find
His peace and grace sufficient,
To keep both heart and mind.

3

But when I see Thee, Jesus,
When face to face we meet—
Then in Thine own dear image
It will be far more sweet:
Oh, then I’ll sing my praises
For all I’ve found in Thee;
And give to Him the glory
Who has redeemed me.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "In Christ is love"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #858 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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