HYMN #0993 SSS #993 • SS&S Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #993: In the land where the bright ones are gathered

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

In the land where the bright ones are gathered,
In the far-away home where they dwell,
Do they know how our sad hearts are breaking —
Do they know that we love them so well?
Do they know, ... do they know, ...
Do they know that we love them so well?
In the land where the bright ones are gathered,
Do they know that we love them so well?

Where they gaze on the splendours of Eden,
On the glories nomortal can tell,
Do they think of the eyes that are weeping —
Do they know that we love them so well?

Do they stoop from the bright realms of glory,
Where the anthems triumphantly swell;
Do they long for a blessed reunion —
Do they know that we love them so well?

Yes, they know; for our spirits are blending,
In the mansion of peace where they dwell;
And they watch and they wait for our coming,
For they know that we love them so well.

Yea, they know, . . . yes, they know, etc.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "In the land where the bright ones are gathered"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #993 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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