Redemption Ground

The Hymn Writer, Dan­iel W. Whit­tle (1840-1901), wrote a hymn titled “Redemption Ground.” This hymn best expressed my joy and gratitude to God for His wonderful plan of salvation.

Come sing, my soul, and praise the Lord,
Who hath redeemed thee by His blood;
Delivered thee from chains that bound,
And brought thee to redemption ground.

Refrain:
Redemption ground, the ground of peace!
Redemption ground, O wondrous grace!
Here let our praise to God abound!
Who saves us on redemption ground.

Once from my God I wandered far,
And with His holy will made war;
But now my songs to God abound;
I’m standing on redemption ground.

O joyous hour! When God to me
A vision gave of Calvary;
My bonds were loosed – my soul unbound;
I sang upon redemption ground.

No words of merit now I plead,
But Jesus take for all my need;
No righteousness in me is found,
Except upon redemption ground.

Come, weary soul, and here find rest;
Accept redemption, and be blest;
The Christ who died, by God is crowned
To pardon on redemption ground.

At salvation, you and I received forgiveness of all our sins but we also received freedom from sin. The very moment we would yield our minds to the truth of God’s word, is the same moment we experience the power of sin being broken in our life. Seeing truth internally will change your outward experience of life. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus is operational.

 “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death.” (Romans 8:1-2)

Living out my salvation has become effortless, because it is now a fruit of the life of Christ in and through me. Paul the Apostle testifies to this fact saying, “I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. I do not set aside the grace of God; for if righteousness comes through the law, then Christ died in vain.” (Galatians 2:20-21)

Never forget that it was an exchange of life. He took your place so that you may have His life as a gift. Therefore enjoy. It’s all yours now in Christ. Amen

[1] Matthew 25:23

[2] Revelation 20:6

[3] 1 John 3:14

[4] Philippians 1:12

[5] Ephesians 4:24