HYMN #0888 SSS #888 • SS&S Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #888: I will tell the precious

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

I will tell the precious story,
And proclaim the wondrous love
Of my Saviour now in glory,
Seated on His throne above;
Once He came, despised, rejected,
Everlasting life to bring;
Now exalted Prince and Saviour—
He is Salem’s mighty King!
He is Je - - sus crucified;
For am-- ined world He died!
Now He reigns in heaven for ever
With the saved and glorified.

Though His name is high and holy,
And His kingdom so secure,
Yet He dwells with all the lowly,
If their hearts are only pure;
Never yet was love so tender,
Never promise half so sweet,
Peace He gives when we surrender,
Sitting meekly at His feet.

When by sin and anguish driven
With our needs before the throne,
If we ask for bread from heaven,
Will He give to us a stone?
No: He’ll hear our sad repining,
For He feels our every woe;
And will pour us out a blessing,
That will surely overflow.

Do you fear the coming morrow,
With its crosses yet unknown?
Have you any care or sorrow
That you cannot bear alone?
Do not yield to sad complaining,
All your burdens on Him cast;
Let your light be ever shining,
Faith will bring you home at last.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "I will tell the precious"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #888 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: Standard Metrical Hymnody
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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