Redeemer Saviour Friend

Another classic worship song suitable for use all year long, but especially for Easter or Communion.   I tried to find the version of this from BCAD, an unusual Hosanna Integrity album from a few years back that can only be described as worship meets evangelism.     So I honestly don’t know who is singing this, although this version exists on several videos, including some where it has been overlaid with scenes from The Passion of The Christ.

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 Saviour Friend

Every stripe upon Your battered back
Every thorn that pierced Your brow
Every nail drove deep through guiltless hands
Said that Your love knows no end
Redeemer Saviour Friend

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

So the grace
You pour 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
Redeemer Saviour Friend

by Chris Springer and Darrell Evans Integrity’s © 1999 Hosanna! Music & Integrity’s Praise! Music