Hymnal Number
153Resource Type:
Keys included:
F
About this Hymn
Eugene Bartlett wrote many gospel and country songs. This one was written during a very dark time for him. In 1939, when he was 53, he suffered a paralyzing stroke and could not walk or talk. As he thought of Christ's love for him over his whole life, he wrote this song of redemption and victory in Christ, the healer of body and soul. He filled the lyrics with hope and joy.
The family that owns the publishing rights of this song visited our home in Nashville and asked whether we would like to refresh and refocus the lyrics for families and churches today. We were very honored to do so, and Matt Boswell helped. We launched this new version at the 2024 Sing! Conference in Nashville.
The family that owns the publishing rights of this song visited our home in Nashville and asked whether we would like to refresh and refocus the lyrics for families and churches today. We were very honored to do so, and Matt Boswell helped. We launched this new version at the 2024 Sing! Conference in Nashville.
Lyrics
Verse 1
I heard an old, old story, how a Savior came from glory, how he gave his life on Calvary to save a wretch like me. I heard about his groaning, of his precious blood's atoning, then I repented of my sin, Christ won the victory.
Chorus
Oh, victory in Jesus, my Savior forever! He sought me and bought me with his redeeming blood. He loved me ere I knew him, and all my love is due him. He plunged me to victory beneath the cleansing flood.
Verse 2
I heard about his healing, all his miracles revealing, that he alone can save a soul and set the captive free. I'm happy in his promise; how soon he's coming for us, and home with him I'll sing again: "Christ won the victory!"
Verse 3
I'll tell the old, old story till my Savior comes from glory, I'll tell of all the Lord has done to set this sinner free, that all who will believe him by faith can still receive him and share in that redemption song: "Christ won the victory!"
I heard an old, old story, how a Savior came from glory, how he gave his life on Calvary to save a wretch like me. I heard about his groaning, of his precious blood's atoning, then I repented of my sin, Christ won the victory.
Chorus
Oh, victory in Jesus, my Savior forever! He sought me and bought me with his redeeming blood. He loved me ere I knew him, and all my love is due him. He plunged me to victory beneath the cleansing flood.
Verse 2
I heard about his healing, all his miracles revealing, that he alone can save a soul and set the captive free. I'm happy in his promise; how soon he's coming for us, and home with him I'll sing again: "Christ won the victory!"
Verse 3
I'll tell the old, old story till my Savior comes from glory, I'll tell of all the Lord has done to set this sinner free, that all who will believe him by faith can still receive him and share in that redemption song: "Christ won the victory!"
Copyrighted lyrics may be used in corporate worship in accordance with a valid CCLI license. Lyrics should be displayed unaltered and include author and copyright information. All other uses require permission from the copyright holder.
Attribution & Copyright
Words: E. M. Bartlett; alt. Matt Boswell, Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty
Music: E. M. Bartlett
© 1939 Mrs. E. M. Bartlett. ren. 1967 Albert E. Brumley & Sons Inc.; addl. lyrics © 2024 Albert E. Brumley & Sons Inc. / Getty Music Publishing / Messenger Hymns (Capitol CMG Publishing / www.capitolcmgpublishing.com, Music Services / www.musicservices.com)
Music: E. M. Bartlett
© 1939 Mrs. E. M. Bartlett. ren. 1967 Albert E. Brumley & Sons Inc.; addl. lyrics © 2024 Albert E. Brumley & Sons Inc. / Getty Music Publishing / Messenger Hymns (Capitol CMG Publishing / www.capitolcmgpublishing.com, Music Services / www.musicservices.com)