Josh Baldwin - Let The Redeemed Lyrics
Lyrics
Chorus
So let the redeemed of the Lord say so
Sing of his promises evermore
Pour out your thankfulness, let it overflow
Let the redeemed of the Lord say so
Verse 1
He led me out of the desert, brought me into his streams
A river of living water, turned my bitter into sweet
All my burdens are lifted, took the shackles off my feet
Now there's no sound louder than the captives set free
Chorus
So let the redeemed of the Lord say so
Sing of his promises evermore
Pour out your thankfulness, let it overflow
Let the redeemed of the Lord say so
Verse 2
There is joy in the morning, springing up in my soul
There is life worth living cause he calls me his own
All that's left is hallelujah, after sweet victory
Ohh there's no sound louder than the captives set free
Chorus
So let the redeemed of the Lord say so
Sing of his promises evermore
Pour out your thankfulness, let it overflow
Let the redeemed of the Lord say so
Bridge
You are my deliver
The freedom I'm living in
You are my deliver
You are my promised land
Video
Let the Redeemed - Josh Baldwin | Worship
Meaning & Inspiration
Josh Baldwin's "Let The Redeemed" burst onto the worship scene on October 14, 2019, offering a powerful anthem rooted in the profound experience of salvation and liberation. The song's core message is an invitation to vocalize gratitude for God's redemptive work, echoing the sentiment found in Psalm 107:2: "Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story—those he redeemed from the hand of the foe." Baldwin masterfully articulates the transition from a state of hardship to one of abundant freedom, drawing parallels to the Israelites' exodus from Egypt, a journey from a barren desert to a land flowing with milk and honey. The lyrics vividly paint this picture, describing a move from arid deserts to streams of living water, transforming bitterness into sweetness, and the lifting of heavy burdens and shackles. This imagery directly reflects the biblical narrative of liberation, such as God's deliverance of His people from slavery in Egypt (Exodus 15:13) and the spiritual freedom found in Christ, as described by Paul in Romans 8:2: "For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death." The song emphasizes that the sound of those who have been set free is a powerful testament to God's faithfulness.
Further developing this theme, the second verse speaks of an intrinsic joy that springs up from the soul, a profound sense of life being truly lived because of a personal relationship with God, who claims believers as His own. This resonates with the joy described in Psalm 30:5, where it is stated that weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning. The declaration that all that remains is "hallelujah" after sweet victory underscores the ultimate triumph secured through Christ. This echoes the New Testament understanding of victory over sin and death through Jesus' resurrection, leading to an unceasing praise. The bridge solidifies this profound dependence and recognition of God as the Deliverer, the source of the freedom experienced, and the ultimate promised land – a spiritual inheritance and security found only in Him. This personal testimony of deliverance and the ensuing overflowing thankfulness form the heart of "Let The Redeemed," a call for all who have experienced God's saving grace to declare it boldly, transforming individual experiences into a collective anthem of praise and a compelling witness to His transformative power.