** Christ hath redeemed us”: sing the glad word!
Mercy's sweet message be telling,
How, through the ransom made by
His blood,
Christ now within us is dwelling.
“Christ hath redeemed us”: Praise to His name!
Praise Him, ye angels in glory!
“Christ hath redeemed us," bearing our shame;
Tell out the wonderful story!
“Christ hath redeemed us," making us free,
Free from the sins that enslaved us;
Never in bondage more Can we be,
Trusting in Him who hath saved us.
Christ now within us is dwelling.
“Christ hath redeemed us”: Praise to His name!
Praise Him, ye angels in glory!
“Christ hath redeemed us," bearing our shame;
Tell out the wonderful story!
“Christ hath redeemed us”: we are us;
His own,
Purchased by blood — He will hold
Nor will He ever leave us alone,
Safely His arms shall enfold us,
Christ now within us is dwelling.
“Christ hath redeemed us”: Praise to His name!
Praise Him, ye angels in glory!
“Christ hath redeemed us," bearing our shame;
Tell out the wonderful story!
“Christ hath redeemed us”: soon with the throng
Gathered in glory we'll meet Him;
Oh, with what rapture join in the song,
When face to face we shall greet
Christ now within us is dwelling.
“Christ hath redeemed us”: Praise to His name!
Praise Him, ye angels in glory!
“Christ hath redeemed us," bearing our shame;
Tell out the wonderful story!