Christ, Our Redeemer - Hymn with Lyrics

1. Christ our Redeemer died on the cross,
Died for the sinner, paid all his due;
Sprinkle your soul with the blood of the Lamb,
And I will pass, will pass over you.

Refrain:
When I see the blood,
When I see the blood,
When I see the blood,
I will pass, I will pass over you.

2. Chiefest of sinners, Jesus will save;
As He has promised, that He will do;
Wash in the fountain opened for sin,
And I will pass, will pass over you. [Refrain]

3. Judgment is coming, all will be there,
Each one receiving justly his due;
Hide in the saving, sin-cleansing blood,
And I will pass, will pass over you. [Refrain]

4. O great compassion! O boundless love!
O lovingkindness, faithful and true!
Find peace and shelter under the blood,
And I will pass, will pass over you. [Refrain]

Scripture; Exodus 12:7, Psalm 51:7, 

Matthew 9:36

 , Romans 4:21

The hymn "Christ, Our Redeemer", more commonly recognized by its refrain “When I See the Blood”, is a classic gospel hymn that powerfully captures the theme of deliverance through the blood of Jesus Christ. It was written in the early 20th century and became widely used in evangelical and revival meetings.

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✍️ Background of the Hymn

• Title: Christ, Our Redeemer Died on the Cross

• Common Name: When I See the Blood

• Lyrics: Elisha A. Hoffman (1839–1929)

• Music: John G. Stockton (dates uncertain)

• Date: circa 1880s–1890s

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📖 The Story Behind the Hymn

Elisha A. Hoffman was a Presbyterian minister and a prolific hymn writer who penned over 2,000 hymns. Known for songs like “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” and “Are You Washed in the Blood?”, Hoffman had a deep commitment to writing songs that were simple, Scripture-based, and singable, especially for revival and camp meetings.

"Christ, Our Redeemer" was written to emphasize the power and sufficiency of Jesus’ sacrificial death and the cleansing power of His blood. The inspiration likely came from the Passover story in Exodus 12:13, where God says:

“And when I see the blood, I will pass over you…” (KJV)

This verse forms the core message of the hymn: that salvation and deliverance come only through the applied blood of the Lamb, a clear foreshadowing of Christ.

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🎵 Refrain

When I see the blood, when I see the blood,
When I see the blood, I will pass, I will pass over you.

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💡 Themes and Biblical Connections

• Exodus 12:13 – “When I see the blood, I will pass over you...”

• 1 Peter 1:18–19 – “...redeemed...with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish...”

• Hebrews 9:22 – “Without shedding of blood is no remission.”

The hymn is both a testimony and a plea: urging the unsaved to seek shelter under Christ's blood, and encouraging believers to rejoice in the security it provides.