Dunsin Oyekan - My Redeemer's Praise Lyrics
Lyrics
Looking away unto Jesus
Fixing my gaze unto Him
He is worthy
Worthy
To receive my praise
I will not be moved
I know what to do
There’s a way of escape
It’s My Redeemer’s praise
In the middle of the storm
In the middle of the storm
There's a way of escape
It's my Redeemer's praise...
Video
My Redeemer's Praise - Dunsin Oyekan Some Live footage at UBS Arena, Belmont Park, NY #dunsinoyekan
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on September 16th, 2024, captured in a vibrant live setting at the UBS Arena in Belmont Park, NY, Dunsin Oyekan's "My Redeemer's Praise" arrives as a powerful anthem firmly rooted in the bedrock of Christian faith. This isn't just another song for the worship playlist; it's a deliberate declaration, a theological statement set to music that seeks to elevate the most profound truth of the Gospel: the work of the Redeemer. The song’s essence lies entirely in its title – it is the *praise* that flows *from* the reality of having a Redeemer.
The meaning woven throughout "My Redeemer's Praise" centers on the identity and finished work of Jesus Christ as the Redeemer. In biblical context, a redeemer is one who pays a price to buy back what was lost or enslaved. This concept is found throughout the Old Testament, from the kinsman-redeemer in Ruth (Ruth 4) to God's redemption of Israel from Egyptian bondage (Exodus 6:6). But the ultimate Redeemer is Christ, who paid the price of His own life to purchase humanity back from the slavery of sin and death (1 Peter 1:18-19, Galatians 3:13). The song taps into this deep wellspring of grace, proclaiming that the very existence of a Redeemer necessitates and compels praise. It’s a reflection on the magnitude of salvation – the awareness that we were bought at a price, and the only logical response is to offer Him everything, beginning with our adoration. Job’s ancient confession, "I know that my Redeemer lives" (Job 19:25), echoes through the core message, celebrating not just the *act* of redemption, but the eternal, living person who performed it.
Analyzing the song further reveals its structure and intent as a vehicle for corporate and personal worship grounded in this truth. The focus remains singularly on the object of the praise – the Redeemer – preventing the worship from becoming introspective or centered on human emotion alone. It’s an outward-focused expression directed towards the one who rescued us. This aligns perfectly with scriptural calls to worship; Psalm 150, for instance, isn't a suggestion but a command to praise God with everything we have. Hebrews 13:15 speaks of offering a "sacrifice of praise," the fruit of our lips, and this song provides the language and musical framework for such an offering. It encourages people to lift their voices, not merely as a response to good feelings, but as a determined act of acknowledging God's redemptive power and faithfulness. The live setting captured in the recording amplifies this, showing a gathered body of believers collectively declaring this truth, a tangible expression of Philippians 3:3 which describes true believers as those who "worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus." "My Redeemer's Praise" therefore serves as a powerful reminder and invitation: our praise has a specific, glorious source and a worthy, unchanging object – the Redeemer who lives and reigns.