Author: Fanny J. Crosby Hymnal: Showers of Blessing #16 (1888) First Line: I redeemed thee, saith the Lord Refrain First Line: Sweetest words that ever came Lyrics: 1 I redeemed thee, saith the Lord;
Oh, that voice of love profound!
Angel choirs in wonder heard,
Listening ages caught the sound.
Refrain:
Sweetest words that ever came
From the lips of truth divine,
“I have called thee by thy name,
I redeemed thee, thou art mine.”
2 I redeemed thee, saith the Lord,
Echoes from the prophet’s tongue;
Man through grace shall be restored,
Trusting Faith believed and sung. [Refrain]
3 I redeemed thee, saith the Lord;
Lo! the mighty work is done!
Now fulfiled Jehovah’s word
In the gift of Christ his Son. [Refrain]
4 I redeemed thee, saith the Lord;
Come and worship at his throne;
Come, proclaim with one accord,
We are his and not our own. [Refrain] Tune Title: [I redeemed thee, saith the Lord]
I Redeemed Thee