New Wine Worship - Redemption is Near Lyrics

Redemption Is Near is a watchful prayer shaped by expectation of the return of Jesus. The opening posture of lifting the head connects present hope with approaching redemption, while the repeated appeal for the Messiah to come gives the song the character of an Advent prayer. Watching, praying, and looking toward the clouds express alert faith rather than an attempt to predict a timetable.

Several images closely echo New Testament passages about the return of Christ. Jesus tells his followers to lift their heads when redemption draws near, Revelation records the Spirit and the Bride saying, Come, and the Gospel of Matthew states that no one knows the day or hour. The bridge holds these ideas together by acknowledging signs while refusing certainty about the moment. Its final request for opened eyes turns expectation into dependence on the Holy Spirit. The song therefore treats the second coming as a source of hope, readiness, and worship, calling attention to the promised return of Christ without setting a date.