HYMN #0977 SSS #977 • SS&S Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #977: The weary hours like

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

1

The weary hours like shadows come and go,
As still I strive, by earnest faith and prayer,
To do each day the duties that I know,
And bear the cross my Saviour bids me bear.

2

But are there many weary miles to tread
Before the promised home appears in sight?
And are there sad and bitter tears to shed
Ere we shall meet in realms of endless light?

3

Some little joy I have in doing still
The humble work He bids me do for Him;
A tender gladness when ’tis mine to fill
Again some empty chalice to the brim.

4

And thus the days are slowly passing here
With distant gleams of hope and glory blest;
But is the hallowed moment drawing near
When we shall meet again in endless rest?

5

Ah, yes, when that great light which men call Death
Strikes through the gloom and stills at last the strife,
Then comes a hush, a sigh, a fleeting breath,
And we shall meet again in endless life.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "The weary hours like"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #977 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 5 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: 5 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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