HYMN #0983 SSS #983 • SS&S Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #983: When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound

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

When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound,
and time shall be no more,
And the morning breaks, eternal, bright, and fair;

When the saved of earth shall gather
over on the other shore,
And the roll is called up yonder, I’ll be there.
When the roil ... is called up yon - - - der,
When the roll ... is called up yon - - - der,
When the roll ... is called up yonder,
When the roll is called up yonder, I’ll be there.

On that bright and cloudless morning,
when the dead in Christ shall rise,
And the glory of His resurrection share;
When His chosen ones shall gather to
their home beyond the skies,
And the roll is called up yonder, I’ll be there.

Let me labour for the Master from
the dawn till setting sun,
Let me talk of all His wondrous love and care;
Then, when all of life is over, and my
work on earth is done,
And the roll is called up yonder, I’ll be there

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #983 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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