HYMN #0887 SSS #887 • SS&S Meter: 8.7. Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #887: I am walking on the waves!

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

I am walking on the waves!
For my blest Redeemer saves,
As I look with trustful eye unto Him:
He upholds me all the way,
And my heart is bright as day,
For ’tis lit by heaven’s ray—never dim.
I am walking on the waves!
For my great Redeemer saves:
I am walking with my Lord, on the waves.

I am walking on the waves!
In my weakness Jesus saves,
As I fully trust in Him every hour:
He supports me with His arms,
And He quiets my alarms,
And He Satan’s hosts disarms, by His power.

I am walking on the waves!
In my sorrows Jesus saves,
As I everything resign to His will:
All my burdens He doth bear,
Every trouble He doth share—
So my heart is free from care, and is still.

I am walking on the waves!
In temptations Jesus saves,
As I trust His keeping grace all the day;
For He always fights for me,
And He gives me victory—
So I sing rejoicingly, all the way.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "I am walking on the waves!"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #887 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: 8.7.
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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