Music by J. W. Henderson, words by Julia H. Johnston
There's a sweet and blessed story
Of the Christ who came from glory
Just to rescue me from sin and misery;
He in loving kindness sought me
And from sin and shame has brought me,
Hallelujah! Jesus ransomed me.
Hallelujah, what a Savior!
Who can take a poor lost sinner,
Lift him from the miry clay and set me free;
I will ever tell the story,
Shouting, "Glory, glory, glory,
Hallelujah! Jesus ransomed me."
From the depth of sin and sadness
To the height of joy and gladness
Jesus lifted me in mercy full and free;
With His precious blood He bought me,
When I knew Him not, He sought me,
And in love divine He ransomed me.
By and by with joy increasing,
And with gratitude unceasing,
Lifted up with Christ forevermore to be;
I will join the hosts there singing,
In the anthem ever ringing,
To the King of Love who ransomed me.