The Cyber Hymnal ‎#4590

4590. Nor Silver Nor Gold

1. Nor silver nor gold hath obtained my redemption,
Nor riches of earth could have saved my poor soul;
The blood of the cross is my only foundation,
The death of my Savior now maketh me whole.

Refrain
I am redeemed, but not with silver,
I am bought, but not with gold;
Bought with a price, the blood of Jesus,
Precious price of love untold.

2. Nor silver nor gold hath obtained my redemption,
The guilt on my conscience too heavy had grown;
The blood of the cross is my only foundation,
The death of my Savior could only atone. [Refrain]

3. Nor silver nor gold hath obtained my redemption,
The holy commandment forbade me draw near;
The blood of the cross is my only foundation,
The death of my Savior removeth my fear. [Refrain]

4. Nor silver nor gold hath obtained my redemption,
The way into Heaven could not thus be bought;
The blood of the cross is my only foundation,
The death of my Savior redemption hath wrought. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Nor silver nor gold hath obtained my redemption
• Title: Nor Silver Nor Gold
• Author: James Martin Gray (1900)
• Refrain First Line: I am redeemed, but not with silver
• Language: English
• Source: Hymns of Faith and Praise (Chicago, Illinois: Lorenz Publishing Company, 1901), number 109
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [Nor silver nor gold hath obtained my redemption]
• Composer: Daniel Brink Towner
• Incipit: 55351 53544 42442
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: Public Domain