HYMN #0898 SSS #898 • SS&S Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #898: O brother, have you told

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

O brother, have you told how the Lord forgave?
Let us hear you tell it over once again;
Thy coming to the cross where He died to save,
Let us hear you tell it over once again.
Are you walking now in His blessed light?
Are you cleansed from every guilty stain?
Is He your joy by day and your song by night?
Let us hear you tell it over once again.
Let us hear ... you tell it over, ... tell it
over once again; ...
Tell the sweet and blessed story,
It will help you on to glory—
Let us hear you tell it over once again.

When toiling up the way, was the Saviour there?
Let us hear you tell it over once again;
Did Jesus bear you up in His tender care?
Let us hear you tell it over once again.
Never have you found such a friend as He,
Who can help you ’midst the toil and pain;
Oh, all the world should hear what He’s done for thee;
Let us hear you tell it over once again.

Was ever on your tongue such a bless6d theme?
Let us hear you tell it over once again;
’Tis ever sweeter far than the sweetest dream—
Let us hear you tell it over once again.
There are aching hearts in the world’s great throng,
Who have sought for rest, and all in vain;
Hold Jesus up to them by your word and song;
Let us hear you tell it over once again.

The battles you have fought and the victories won,
Let us hear you tell it over once again;
Twill help them on the way who have just begun—
Let us hear you tell it over once again.
We are striving now with the hosts of sin, .
Soon with Christ our Saviour we shall reign;
Ye ransomed of the Lord, try a soul to win;
Let us hear you tell it over ones again.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "O brother, have you told"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #898 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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