The song from Philip Bliss titled “Hallelujah What a Savior” is one of my favorite hymns that center on the cross. I have borrowed from this song on two occasions. The bridges of my version of “Nothing but the Blood”, and “In My Place” both reference this timeless poetry from Bliss. This Good Friday, I pray that we continue to grow in wonder and amazement of the Gospel, and are reminded that it was “In my place he stood condemned, he who knew no sin became sin for us. That we might become his righteousness…”
Hallelujah What a Savior
Philip Bliss
Man of Sorrows! what a name
For the Son of God, who came
Ruined sinners to reclaim.
Hallelujah! What a Savior!
Bearing shame and scoffing rude,
In my place condemned He stood;
Sealed my pardon with His blood.
Hallelujah! What a Savior!
Guilty, vile, and helpless we;
Spotless Lamb of God was He;
“Full atonement!” can it be?
Hallelujah! What a Savior!
Lifted up was He to die;
“It is finished!” was His cry;
Now in Heav’n exalted high.
Hallelujah! What a Savior!
When He comes, our glorious King,
All His ransomed home to bring,
Then anew His song we’ll sing:
Hallelujah! What a Savior!
