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Redemption Ground

D. W. Whittle • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 49:8

Verse 1

Come sing, my soul, and praise the Lord, who hath redeemed thee by His blood; Delivered thee from chains that bound, And brought thee to redemption ground.

Chorus

Redemption ground, the ground of peace! Redemption ground, O wondrous grace! Here let our praise to God abound! Who saves us on redemption ground.

Verse 2

Once from my God I wandered far, And with His holy will made war; But now my songs to God abound; I’m standing on redemption ground.

Chorus

Redemption ground, the ground of peace! Redemption ground, O wondrous grace! Here let our praise to God abound! Who saves us on redemption ground.

Verse 3

O joyous hour! when God to me A vision gave of Calvary; My bonds were loos'd—my soul unbound, I sang upon redemption ground.

Chorus

Redemption ground, the ground of peace! Redemption ground, O wondrous grace! Here let our praise to God abound! Who saves us on redemption ground.

Verse 4

No works of merit now I plead, But Jesus take, for all my need; No righteousness in me is found, Except upon redemption ground.

Chorus

Redemption ground, the ground of peace! Redemption ground, O wondrous grace! Here let our praise to God abound! Who saves us on redemption ground.

Verse 5

Come, weary soul, and here find rest; Accept redemption, and be blest: The Christ who died, by God is crowned To pardon on redemption ground.

Chorus

Redemption ground, the ground of peace! Redemption ground, O wondrous grace! Here let our praise to God abound! Who saves us on redemption ground.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 49:8

Reference 2

  • colossians 1:14