Lyrics
Redeemed—how I love to proclaim it!
Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb;
Redeemed through His infinite mercy,
His child, and forever, I am.
Redeemed, redeemed,
Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb;
Redeemed, redeemed,
His child, and forever, I am.
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Redeemed and so happy in Jesus,
No language my rapture can tell;
I know that the light of His presence
With me doth continually dwell.
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I think of my blessed Redeemer,
I think of Him all the day long;
I sing, for I cannot be silent;
His love is the theme of my song.
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I know I shall see in His beauty
The King in whose way I delight;
Who lovingly guardeth my footsteps,
And giveth me songs in the night.
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Redeemed” celebrates salvation as a settled identity grounded in the blood and mercy of Christ. The opening verse moves quickly from proclamation to belonging: redemption means becoming God’s child forever. Its chorus reinforces that confession with direct, memorable repetition, making the central doctrine suitable for congregational singing. Subsequent verses describe the joy, companionship, praise, and hope that flow from redemption rather than treating it as an abstract idea.
The hymn’s biblical language is especially clear in its reference to the blood of the Lamb, which aligns with the New Testament’s description of Christ’s costly sacrifice. The assurance of being God’s child also reflects the language of adoption and inheritance. In the final verse, anticipation of seeing the King gives redemption a future horizon, while divine guidance and songs in the night portray God’s care in the present. The hymn therefore joins personal testimony with core Christian claims: Christ redeems, mercy establishes a lasting relationship with God, and that relationship produces joy, praise, perseverance, and hope.
Related Scripture
- 1 Peter 1:18-19 Peter describes redemption through the precious blood of Christ, the spotless Lamb.
- Galatians 4:7 Redemption brings the believer from slavery into the status of God’s child and heir.
- Psalm 42:8 The psalm speaks of God giving a song in the night.