Remembrance of Redemption

"They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches; none of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him, for the redemption of their soul is precious... But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for He shall receive me" (Psalm 49:6-15).  "Jesus took bread... and said, Take, eat: this is My body... He took the cup... and He said unto them, This is My blood of the new testament, which is shed for many" (Mark 14:22-24). 

As we recall the precious cost

That Jesus paid for our redemption

To ransom us when we were lost,  

We see it passes comprehension.   

Not all the wealth in every place

Could ransom even one poor soul. 

There was a price for saving grace

Which our Redeemer paid in full.  

The daunting power of the grave

Cannot remove our confidence,

Since our Redeemer lives to save

And shelter us with His defense. 

Remembrance of redemption, Lord,

Is treasured with each precious token:   

The wine and bread now point us toward 

Your blood You shed, Your body broken.