Redeemer Savior Friend
Integrity Worship Singers 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 thorn that pierced your brow,
and every nail dove deep through guiltless hands,
Said that Your love knows no end,
Redeemer, Savior, Friend.
Redeemer,
redeemer my hearth 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've 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'm saved,
For the name by which I'm saved.
The lyrics to "Redeemer, Savior, Friend" express a deep sense of gratitude towards Jesus for his sacrifice on the cross. The singer reflects on the fact that Jesus had them in mind when he went to the cross, and that his love knows no end. The imagery of the stripes on Jesus' back, thorns on his brow, and nails in his hands serve to remind the singer of the depth of Jesus' sacrifice.
The singer goes on to call out to Jesus, asking him to renew their heart as the Redeemer, and protect them from sin as the Savior. They acknowledge their weakness, but also Jesus' devotion to the end. Finally, the singer vows to lay down all their crowns and praise Jesus for the name by which they are saved.
This song is a powerful reminder of the sacrificial love that Jesus has for every human being, expressed through his death on the cross. It encourages believers to turn to Jesus as the one who can renew their heart and protect them from sin.
Line by Line Meaning
I know You had me on your Mind,
Even as You were suffering on the cross, You had me in Your thoughts and heart.
When You climbed up on that hill,
You chose to endure the pain and sacrifice of the cross for my salvation.
For You saw me with eternal eyes,
You saw beyond my sin and weaknesses, and loved me unconditionally with an everlasting love.
While I was yet in sin,
Even though I was still living in sin, You loved me enough to die for me and redeem me.
Redeemer, Savior, Friend.
You are my Redeemer, who saved me from sin and became my true and loyal Friend.
Every stripe upon You battered back,
You willingly bore the physical punishment of the cross and suffered for my sake.
Every thorn that pierced your brow,
You endured the crown of thorns and the humiliation that came with it to save me.
and every nail dove deep through guiltless hands,
Your innocent and pure hands were pierced by sharp nails for my salvation.
Said that Your love knows no end,
Your incomprehensible love for me was demonstrated by the extent of Your suffering on the cross.
Redeemer, Savior, Friend.
You are the Redeemer of my soul, my Savior from sin, and my faithful and loving Friend.
Redeemer,
You redeemed me from the curse of sin and death.
redeemer my hearth again,
Renew and revive my heart with Your redeeming love and grace.
Savior come and shelter me from sin,
Protect and guide me from the temptations and consequences of sin through Your saving power.
You're familiar with my weakness,
You understand my human frailties and weaknesses, and offer me mercy and grace.
Devoted to the end,
Your love and loyalty towards me never ends, and You will always be there for me.
Redeemer, Savior, Friend.
You are my faithful Redeemer, my mighty Savior, and my dearest Friend for eternity.
So the grace You've poured upon my life,
Your abundant grace and mercy towards me has transformed my life and filled me with love.
Will return to You in praise,
I will offer You my gratitude and worship as an expression of my heartfelt thanks for Your love and mercy.
and I'll gladly lay down all my crowns,
I surrender all my earthly achievements and honors to You, acknowledging that You are the only one worthy of all praise and honor.
for the name by which I'm saved,
I proclaim the name of Jesus Christ as the only name by which I am saved and redeemed.
For the name by which I'm saved.
I rejoice and celebrate in the salvation You have given me through the name of Jesus Christ.
Contributed by Isabelle B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.