HYMN #0942 SSS #942 • SS&S Meter: P.M. Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #942: Oh, think of the home

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

1

Oh, think of the Home over there,
By the side of the river of light, . . .
Where the saints, all immortal and fair,
Are robed in their garments of white. . . .
Over there, . . . over there; . . .
Oh, think of the Home over there! . . .
Over there, . . . over there, over there;
Oh, think of the Home over there!

2

Oh, think of the friends over there,
Who before us the journey have trod;. . .
Of the songs that they breathe on the air,
In their home in the palace of God. . . .
Over there, . . . over there; . . .
Oh, think of the friends over there! . . .

3

My Saviour is now over there,
There my kindred and friends are at rest; . . .
Then, away from my sorrow and care,
Let me fly to the land ofthe blest. . .
Over there, . . . over there; . . .
My Saviour is now over there! . . .

4

I’ll soon be at home over there,
For the end of my journey I see; . . .
Many dear to my heart over there
Are watching and waiting for me.
Over there, . . . over there; . . .
I’ll soon be at home over there! . . .

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Oh, think of the home"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #942 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: P.M.
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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