From the composer of “At Calvary” comes a lesser
known, but also well-written, rousing hymn. Like “At
Calvary,” it celebrates our salvation through
Jesus’ death on the cross. This hymn, though,
focuses more on the price that purchased our salvation.
Silver and gold may be valuable treasures on earth,
but our sin debt was something that no riches of this
world could even begin to repay. Only the blood of
Jesus can free us from our sins.
1. Nor silver nor gold hath obtained ...(+)
From the composer of “At Calvary” comes a lesser
known, but also well-written, rousing hymn. Like “At
Calvary,” it celebrates our salvation through
Jesus’ death on the cross. This hymn, though,
focuses more on the price that purchased our salvation.
Silver and gold may be valuable treasures on earth,
but our sin debt was something that no riches of this
world could even begin to repay. Only the blood of
Jesus can free us from our sins.
1. Nor silver nor gold hath obtained my redemption,
Nor riches of earth could have saved my poor soul;
The blood of the cross is my only foundation,
The death of my Savior now maketh me whole.
2. Nor silver nor gold hath obtained my redemption.
The guilt on my conscience too heavy had grown;
The blood of the cross is my only foundation,
The death of my Savior could only atone.
3. Nor silver nor gold hath obtained my redemption,
The holy commandment forbade me draw near;
The blood of the cross is my only foundation,
The death of my Savior removeth my fear.
4. Nor silver nor gold hath obtained my redemption,
The way into Heaven could not thus be bought
The blood of the cross is my only foundation,
The death of my Savior redemption hath wrought.
Chorus: I am redeemed but not with silver,
I am bought but not with gold,
Bought with a price—the blood of Jesus,
Precious price of love untold.
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