HYMN #0854 SSS #854 • SS&S Meter: P.M. Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #854: The blessed Redeemer

Complete lyrics, stanzas, and pipe organ accompaniment • Sacred Songs & Solos

The blessed Redeemer has found me,
And shattered the fetters that bound me;
Though all was confusion around me,
He came and spoke peace to my soul.
In tenderest love He hath bought me,
With patience He constantly sought me,
The way of salvation He taught me,
And made my heart perfectly whole.
He saves me, He saves me,
His love fills my soul, hallelujah!
I’ll praise Him, I’ll praise Him,
His Spirit abideth within.
He saves me. He saves me,
His love fills my soul, hallelujah!
I’ll praise Him, I’ll praise Him,
His blood cleanseth me from all sin.

He sought me so long ere I knew Him,
But finally winning me to Him,
I yielded my all to pursue Him,
And asked to be filled with His grace.
Although a vile sinner before Him,
Through faith I was led to implore Him,
And now I rejoice and adore Him,
Restored to His loving embrace.

I never, no, never will leave Him,
Grow weary of service and grieve Him,
I’ll constantly trust and believe Him,
Secure in His presence divine.
Abiding in love ever flowing,
In knowledge and grace ever growing,
Confiding implicitly, knowing
That Jesus the Saviour is mine.

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "The blessed Redeemer"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #854 in Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200 Hymns), compiled by the American gospel singer and hymnologist Ira David Sankey (1840–1908).

Sankey popularized these sacred songs during the transatlantic evangelistic campaigns led alongside Dwight L. Moody between 1873 and 1903. The compilation became one of the most widely printed hymnals in Christendom, cherished by Methodist, Baptist, Anglican, Presbyterian, and Pentecostal congregations throughout the world.

🕊️ Devotional Themes & Reflection

Composed of 3 stanzas, the text centers on foundational biblical themes: adoration and praise to God, humble reliance upon divine grace, steadfast faith amid trials, and the everlasting hope of salvation in Jesus Christ.

Whether sung during Sunday corporate worship or read during family devotions and personal prayer, these stanzas guide the believer to reflect on God's unending mercies and steadfast faithfulness across every season of life.

🎼 Musical Structure & Liturgy

Poetic Meter: P.M.
Stanza Structure: 3 Verses with cathedral pipe organ accompaniment
Liturgical Placement: Suitable as an Opening Hymn of Praise, Call to Worship, Offertory, or Closing Doxology
Pipe Organ Audio: Multi-verse accompaniment synthesized to support organists, choir rehearsals, and home worship

⚖️ Public Domain Archival: This historic hymn text and tune are in the worldwide public domain and may be freely printed in church bulletins or projected for public worship.

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