The Booth Brothers - 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 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
Repeat chorus
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Meaning & Inspiration
The Booth Brothers’ rendition of “Victory in Jesus” resonates with a profound depth, drawing listeners into a timeless narrative of redemption. While the precise release date of this specific recording isn't available, the song itself, penned by Eugene Monroe Bartlett in 1939, is a cornerstone of Christian music, continually reinterpreted by artists like The Booth Brothers to reach new generations. At its core, this song is a powerful testament to the transformative power of faith in Jesus Christ, echoing the Apostle Paul’s declaration in 1 Corinthians 15:57: "But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." The lyrics unfold an old, familiar story, not merely as historical account, but as a personal encounter with a Savior who “gave His life on Calvary to save a wretch like me.” This imagery directly calls to mind the sacrificial love described in John 3:16, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” The progression from hearing about Jesus’ atoning work to repenting of sins and thus securing victory is a scriptural pathway, mirroring the call to repentance found throughout the New Testament, such as in Acts 3:19: "Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out."
The chorus, “O victory in Jesus, my Savior forever,” encapsulates the enduring nature of this salvation. The phrases "He sought me and bought me with His redeeming blood" powerfully convey the initiative of God in salvation. This isn't a victory achieved through human effort, but a gift secured by Christ’s sacrifice, as highlighted in Ephesians 1:7: "In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace." The sentiment that "He loved me ere I knew Him" speaks to God's pre-existent love and plan for humanity, a truth proclaimed in Romans 5:8: "but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." The song’s emphasis on being "plunged into victory beneath the cleansing flood" evokes the imagery of baptism, a public declaration of immersion into Christ and a new life, as described in Romans 6:4: "We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life."
The final stanza shifts to the future hope of glory, mentioning a "mansion" built in heaven and "streets of gold" beyond the "crystal sea." These are vivid allusions to the promises of eternal life and the New Jerusalem described in Revelation 21:1-4, promising a place where "death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away." The prospect of joining the angels in singing the "song of victory" underscores the ultimate triumph over sin and death, a message of enduring hope and the culmination of God’s redemptive plan. The Booth Brothers' rendition, by focusing on the robust, unadulterated message of the lyrics, allows the listener to deeply connect with the foundational truths of Christian faith: a Savior’s sacrificial love, the assurance of forgiveness, and the promise of eternal victory.