Redeemer Savior Friend
David Kauffman Lyrics


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I know You had me on Your mind
When You climbed up on that hill
For You saw me with eternal eyes
While I was yet in sin
Redeemer Savior Friend

Every stripe upon Your battered back
And every thorn that pierced Your brow
Every nail drawn deep through guiltless hands
Said that Your love knows no end
Redeemer Savior Friend

Redeemer redeem my heart again
Savior come and shelter me from sin
You're familiar with my weakness
Devoted to the end
Redeemer Savior Friend

So the grace You poured upon my life
Will return to You in praise
And I'll gladly lay down all my crowns
For the name by which I am saved
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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of David Kauffman's song "Redeemer Savior Friend" speak of the ultimate sacrifice that Jesus Christ made for humanity. The song acknowledges that even before climbing up on the hill to die on the cross, Jesus had the salvation of all human beings on his mind. He saw us with eternal eyes despite our sinfulness, and went on to die on the cross to save us. The lyrics describe the physical agony that Jesus endured during his crucifixion with every stripe upon his back and every thorn that pierced his brow, yet he continued to love us despite the pain. The nail that drew deeply into his guiltless hands was the ultimate symbol of his love that knew no end. Through his death, Jesus redeemed us and became our Savior and Friend.


The chorus of the song talks about how Jesus can redeem our hearts again and how he can shelter us from sin as he is devoted to us until the end. The grace that he poured upon our lives can be returned to him in praise, and we can willingly lay down all our crowns for the name by which we are saved. The song invokes a feeling of gratitude and reverence towards Jesus for the love that he demonstrated by giving his life for our salvation.


Line by Line Meaning

I know You had me on Your mind
I am aware that You were thinking about me when You offered Your life on the cross


When You climbed up on that hill
When You willingly went to Golgotha to die for my sins


For You saw me with eternal eyes
You looked at me with Your divine vision that can see my past, present, and future


While I was yet in sin
Despite my sinful nature, You still considered me worthy of Your love and sacrifice


Redeemer Savior Friend
You are my Redeemer who saved me from my sins and my Friend who is always with me


Every stripe upon Your battered back
The wounds on Your back from being whipped represent the pain and suffering You endured for me


And every thorn that pierced Your brow
The crown of thorns You wore symbolizes the mocking and humiliation You experienced for my sake


Every nail drawn deep through guiltless hands
The nails that were driven into Your hands and feet signify the unjust death sentence You willingly accepted


Said that Your love knows no end
These acts of sacrificial love show that Your love for me and all humanity knows no limits or boundaries


Redeemer Savior Friend
You are the One who redeemed me, saved me, and befriended me


Redeemer redeem my heart again
I ask You to renew my heart and make me more like You


Savior come and shelter me from sin
I need You to protect me from the temptations and consequences of sin in my life


You're familiar with my weakness
You know my limitations and shortcomings, yet You still love and care for me


Devoted to the end
You are completely committed to loving and serving me until the end of time


So the grace You poured upon my life
I acknowledge and appreciate the unmerited favor You have bestowed on me


Will return to You in praise
I will offer You the praise and worship You deserve for Your goodness and mercy


And I'll gladly lay down all my crowns
I will humbly surrender any accomplishments or accolades I have to honor You as my Lord


For the name by which I am saved
I gratefully acknowledge that it is only through Your name that I have been saved and redeemed




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Philippo Insaghi

Oh! Thank you Jesus for that sacrifice and for you unfailing love

Comments from YouTube:

Michael Christian

got lot of memories on this song...I'm was born in India, in a Hindu family and went to middle east (Dubai), in a Muslim nation and there I met the Lord. this some was one of my prayer to the Lord. God bless

Rockland Rockland

Michael Christian what an incredible testimony of God’s saving grace! Many blessings to you Sister, follow the Lord Jesus Christ faithfully and you will NEVER regret it, he will reveal himself to you more and more and take you to great heights. I have had that blessing for almost 35 years now and every day is a new experience walking with the Lord Jesus Christ. Blessings and keep looking unto the Lord Jesus Christ.

Tom Reidy

The simple truth of this song is humbling.beautiful song and video.thanks for making it

milordsheep

amen it is a beautiful song. I am glad you liked it :)
To God be the Glory!

Rockland Rockland

milordsheep A beautiful song indeed.

Ted Dibiase

father thank u that u came down from heaven in the body of ya son yeasha and die for my sin

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