Scripture Verse

Ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold…but with the precious blood of Christ. 1 Peter 1:18–19

Introduction

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James M. Gray (1851–1935)

Words: James M. Gray, 1900. First pub­lished in Hymns of Faith and Praise, 1901.

Music: Da­ni­el B. Tow­ner (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Daniel B. Towner (1850–1919)

Lyrics

Nor silver nor gold hath obtained my redemption,
Nor riches of earth could have saved my poor soul;
The blood of the cross is my only foundation,
The death of my Sav­ior now maketh me whole.

Refrain

I am redeemed, but not with silver,
I am bought, but not with gold;
Bought with a price, the blood of Je­sus,
Precious price of love untold.

Nor silver nor gold hath obtained my redemption,
The guilt on my conscience too heavy had grown;
The blood of the cross is my only foundation,
The death of my Sav­ior could only atone.

Refrain

Nor silver nor gold hath obtained my redemption,
The holy commandment forbade me draw near;
The blood of the cross is my only foundation,
The death of my Sav­ior removeth my fear.

Refrain

Nor silver nor gold hath obtained my redemption,
The way into Hea­ven could not thus be bought;
The blood of the cross is my only foundation,
The death of my Sav­ior redemption hath wrought.

Refrain