Salvation's Song

This morning as Rachel was practicing piano, I kept hearing a few joined notes that sounded so familiar to me. I actually stopped her and asked her to play the notes again. And she did. It wasn't the song I thought it was, but it got me to thinking, singing, longing, and remembering. I just couldn't get it off my mind. Caleb and Rachel joined the adult choir for Easter this year and this was one of the songs they had sung. I don't think I can quite grasp what worship will sound like when Believers are gathered at the Throne someday, but it certainly gave me a tiny glimpse. I will never forget that moment nor this song.

I went to YouTube to see if, by chance, the song was there. Sure enough, there it was. And sung by none other than Stuart Townend himself. If you are at all familiar with modern-day hymn writers, Keith and Kristyn Getty, then you know Stuart Townend. They write many of their songs together.

If you haven't heard this song before, read through the words and then play the video. The prelude is about a minute long on the video but, trust me, it's so worth your time.

Salvation's Song

Loved before the dawn of time.
Chosen by my Maker,
hidden in my Saviour,
I am His and He is mine;
cherished for eternity.

When I'm stained with guilt and sin,
He is there to lift me,
heal me and forgive me.
Gives me strength to stand again;
stronger than I was before.

So with every breath that I am given
I will sing Salvation's song;
and I'll join the chorus of creation,
giving praise to Christ alone.

All the chains of Satan's curse
lifted through His off'ring
satisfied through suff'ring
All the blessings He deserves,
poured on my unworthy soul.

So with every breath that I am given
I will sing Salvation's song;
and I'll join the chorus of creation,
giving praise to Christ alone.

Singing glory, honour, wisdom, power
to the Lamb upon the Throne.
Hallelujah, I will lift Him high.

Singing glory, honour, wisdom, power
to the Lamb upon the Throne.
Hallelujah, I will sing with every breath that I am given
I will sing Salvation's song;
and I'll join the chorus of creation,
giving praise to Christ alone.

Stars will fade and mountains fall,
Christ will shine forever,
Love's unfading splendour.
Earth and heav'n will bow in awe,
joining in Salvation's song.

Stuart Townend and Andrew Small
Arrangement: Paul Campbell

Stars will fade and mountains fall...Christ will shine forever,