HYMN #0950 SSS #950 • SS&S Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #950: There is a calm

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

1

There is a calm, beyond life’s fitful fever,
A deep repose, an everlasting rest;
Where white-robed angels welcome the believer
Among the blest, among the blest.
There is a Home, where all the soul’s deep yearnings
And silent prayers shall be at last fulfilled;
Where strife and sorrow, murmurings and heart-burnings,
At last are stilled, at last are stilled.

2

There is a Hope, to which the Christian, clinging,
Is lifted high above life’s surging wave;
Finds life in death, and fadeless flowers springing
From the dark grave, from the dark grave.
There is a Crown, prepared for those who love Him;
The Christian sees it in the distance shine.
Like a bright beacon glittering above him
And whispers,"Mine!" and whispers,"Mine!"

3

There is a spotless Robe of Christ’.? own weaving:
Wilt thou not wrap it round thy sin-stained soul?
Poor wandering child, upon thy past life grieving,
Christ makes thee whole! Christ makes thee whole!
There is a Home, a Harp, a Crown in heaven —
O God! that any should Thy gift refuse!
The awful choice of life and death is given —
Which wilt thou choose? which wilt thou choose?

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "There is a calm"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #950 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: Standard Metrical Hymnody
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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