Redeemed By The Blood

 

John saw upon Patmos,

A vision so bright;

The saints from all nations

In garments of light,

With palms and rejoicing

Before the white throne,

They gave all the glory

To Jesus alone.

Redeemed by the blood;

Redeemed by the blood;

Arrayed in white garments

Redeemed by the blood.

"Crucifixion"

(1892)

Nicolai Ge

(1831-1894)

Russian painter

Salvation and honor

And wisdom and might

And glory and blessing,

Their voices unite,

Ascribing to Jesus,

The Lamb that was slain,

Soon coming in glory,

Forever to reign.

Redeemed by the blood;

Redeemed by the blood;

Arrayed in white garments

Redeemed by the blood.

A few from the honored,

And noble by birth,

The most had been humble

Or outcasts on earth;

Transformed by the Spirit,

Their anthems they bring,

And adoring their Savior,

United they sing.

Redeemed by the blood;

Redeemed by the blood;

Arrayed in white garments

Redeemed by the blood.

From great tribulation

They hither repair;

And victors forever,

God's glory they share;

From sword and from scaffold,

From dungeon and stake,

Naught ever could move them

Their Lord to forsake.

Redeemed by the blood;

Redeemed by the blood;

Arrayed in white garments

Redeemed by the blood.

For this they are honored,

And serve day and night,

And nearest the throne they

Rejoice in His light;

They hunger no more,

By the Lamb they are fed;

By Him to the fountain

Or waters are led.

Redeemed by the blood;

Redeemed by the blood;

Arrayed in white garments

Redeemed by the blood.

Their tears are all banished,

God wipes them away,

Enthroned in His presence

Forever they stay;

What reward and what honor

For service so small!

One hour of such blessing

Repays them for all.

Redeemed by the blood;

Redeemed by the blood;

Arrayed in white garments

Redeemed by the blood.

"Redeemed By The Blood"
Martin W. Knapp
(1853-1901)
 American Methodist clergyman
& hymn writer