Bennett's music is very much a expression of his life experiences from the point of view of his faith. From his difficulties to forget past hurts to his divorce to the discovery of 'small graces' that keep him rooted in the love of his Lord. Bennett has a wonderfully smooth voice and plays a simple but effective guitar.
My Redeemer Lives
Bob Bennett Lyrics
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Arrangement: Bob Bennett
Text: Samuel Medley
Tune: John Hatton (Duke Street)
I know that my Redeemer lives
What comfort this sweet sentence gives
He lives, he lives Who once was dead
He lives triumphant from the grave
He lives eternally to save
He lives, my mansion to prepare
He lives to lead me safely there
He lives and grants me daily breath
He lives and I shall conquer death
He lives, and while He lives I'll sing
He lives, my Prophet, Priest and King
He lives, all glory to His Name
He lives, my Jesus still the same
And oh, the sweet joy this sentence gives
I know that my Redeemer lives
The song "My Redeemer Lives" by Bob Bennett is an arrangement of a Christian hymn written by Samuel Medley with the tune composed by John Hatton. The lyrics of the song express the comforting belief that the singer's Redeemer, referring to Jesus as the savior who paid for humanity's sins on the cross, is not only alive but triumphant over death. The singer finds solace in this truth and adds that because of this, they will conquer death as well.
The first verse expresses the joy the singer feels in the knowledge that their Redeemer is alive, and how this truth brings comfort to their soul. The second verse goes on to affirm the singer's belief in the eternal nature of their Redeemer and how he is working to prepare a place for them in heaven. The third verse explains that it is because of their Redeemer's life that they are able to live daily and that this same life will give them the power to conquer death. Finally, the fourth verse acknowledges Jesus' status as both a Prophet, Priest, and King and that He is deserving of all glory and honor.
Overall, "My Redeemer Lives" is a song that expresses the singer's trust and assurance in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ as a source of comfort, joy, and strength in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
I know that my Redeemer lives
I am certain that the one who redeems me exists
What comfort this sweet sentence gives
This statement brings me great comfort
He lives, he lives Who once was dead
The one who was once dead is now alive
He lives, my ever living Head
He is my everlasting leader
He lives triumphant from the grave
He rose from the grave victoriously
He lives eternally to save
He is alive forever to provide salvation
He lives, my mansion to prepare
He is preparing a place for me in his house
He lives to lead me safely there
He will guide me safely to that place
He lives and grants me daily breath
He gives me life every day
He lives and I shall conquer death
Because he is alive, I will overcome death
He lives, and while He lives I'll sing
As long as he is alive, I will sing his praises
He lives, my Prophet, Priest and King
He is my teacher, mediator, and ruler
He lives, all glory to His Name
To him, all honor belongs
He lives, my Jesus still the same
He has remained unchanged and is still my Jesus
And oh, the sweet joy this sentence gives
This statement brings me immense happiness
I know that my Redeemer lives
Again, I am certain that the one who redeems me exists
Contributed by Leo E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.