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Jesus Paid the Ransom

Representative Text

1 When on Calvary’s mountain,
God’s belovèd Son,
Opened up life’s fountain,
Lo! the work was done.

Refrain:
Jesus paid the ransom
Laid on you and me,
When He bled and died
For us on Calvary.

2 He was pure and holy,
Vile and sinful we;
Yet the blessèd Savior
Died to make us free. [Refrain]

3 On the cross He pleadeth
By His mighty love,
And He intercedeth,
Now for us above. [Refrain]

4 Come, and now believe Him,
Who for thee hath died;
Come, and now receive Him,
Christ the crucified. [Refrain]

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #14486

Author: Stella M. Harrington

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Text Information

First Line: When on Calvary's mountain
Title: Jesus Paid the Ransom
Author: Stella M. Harrington
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Jesus paid the ransom
Copyright: Public Domain

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The Cyber Hymnal #14486
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