HYMN #0979 SSS #979 • SS&S Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #979: Oh, the music rolling

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

1

Oh, the music rolling onward,
Thro’ the boundless regions bright,
Where the King in all His beauty
Is the glory and the light!
Where the sunshine of His presence
Every wave of sorrow stills,
And the bells of joy are ringing
On the everlasting hills.

2

Oh, the music rolling onward
Like a mighty ocean tide —
Oft I seem to hear its echoes,
While to earth they softly glide!
And there comes to me a vision,
That my soul with rapture thrills,
For I stand by faith uplifted
On the everlasting hills.

3

When I wake amid the splendour
That I see but dimly now,
And behold the crown of jewels
That adorns my Saviour’s brow,
Where eternal spring abideth.
And the sky no darkness fills —
How my grateful heart shall praise Him
On the everlasting hills.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Oh, the music rolling"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #979 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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