PaPi Clever & Dorcas - Victory In Jesus Lyrics
Lyrics
I heard an old, old story how a Savior came from glory
How He gave His life on Calvary to save a wretch like me
I heard about His groaning, of His precious blood’s atoning
Then I repented of my sins and won the victory
O victory in Jesus, my Savior, forever
He sought me and bought me with His redeeming blood
He loved me ere I knew Him, and all my love is due Him
He plunged me to victory beneath the cleansing flood
I heard about His healing, of His cleansing pow’r revealing
How he made the lame to walk again and caused the blind to see
And then I cried, “Dear Jesus, come and heal my broken spirit”
And some sweet day I’ll sing up there the song of victory
O victory in Jesus, my Savior, forever
He sought me and bought me with His redeeming blood
He loved me ere I knew Him, and all my love is due Him
He plunged me to victory beneath the cleansing flood
I heard about a mansion he has built for me in glory
And I heard about the streets of gold beyond the crystal sea
About the angels singing and the old redemption story
And some sweet day I’ll sing up there the song of victory
O victory in Jesus, my Savior, forever
He sought me and bought me with His redeeming blood
He loved me ere I knew Him, and all my love is due Him
He plunged me to victory beneath the cleansing flood
O victory in Jesus, my Savior, forever
He sought me and bought me with His redeeming blood
He loved me ere I knew Him, and all my love is due Him
He plunged me to victory beneath the cleansing flood
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VICTORY IN JESUS - PAPI CLEVER & DORCAS
Meaning & Inspiration
PaPi Clever & Dorcas's rendition of "Victory In Jesus," released on September 17, 2023, as part of the album of the same name, offers a profound spiritual journey rooted in the timeless message of Christian salvation. The song's essence lies in its faithful reimagining of a classic hymn, focusing on the transformative power of faith and the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. The narrative unfolds as a personal testament, tracing the path from acknowledging sin and brokenness to embracing the victory found in Christ's sacrifice. This theme resonates deeply with the biblical account of redemption, emphasizing the "old, old story" of a Savior who "gave His life on Calvary to save a wretch like me." This echoes the apostle Paul's declaration in Romans 5:8, "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us," underscoring the immeasurable grace extended to humanity.
The core of the song celebrates the profound spiritual liberation experienced through belief. The repeated refrain, "O victory in Jesus, my Savior, forever," is a powerful affirmation of a salvation that is not fleeting but eternal. The lyrics speak of Jesus having "sought me and bought me with His redeeming blood," a sentiment directly referencing the immense cost of redemption as depicted in 1 Peter 1:18-19: "For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot." The acknowledgment that "He loved me ere I knew Him, and all my love is due Him" points to God's proactive and unconditional love, as highlighted in 1 John 4:19, "We love because he first loved us." The imagery of being "plunged... beneath the cleansing flood" powerfully illustrates the baptismal experience and the complete washing away of sin, as described in Titus 3:5: "he saved us, not because of righteous things that we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit."
The song extends beyond personal redemption to encompass the healing and restoration offered by Christ. The mention of Jesus "making the lame to walk again and causing the blind to see" directly recalls His miraculous ministry, as recorded in the Gospels, such as the healing of the paralytic in Mark 2:1-12 and the restoration of sight to the blind man in John 9. This leads to a heartfelt plea, "Dear Jesus, come and heal my broken spirit," reflecting the human need for spiritual mending and wholeness, a concept central to Psalm 34:18: "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." The anticipation of singing "the song of victory" in glory with the angels and the mention of "streets of gold beyond the crystal sea" paints a vivid picture of the eternal hope and heavenly reward promised to believers, as described in Revelation 21:1-4 and Revelation 7:9-10, where a great multitude from every nation sings praises before the throne. PaPi Clever & Dorcas's performance, by focusing on the deep theological underpinnings of these familiar phrases, invites listeners into a profound reflection on the power and enduring promise of Christ's victory, encouraging a renewed commitment to the faith that offers such magnificent hope.