Since I have been redeemed,
Of my Redeemer, Savior, King,
Since I have been redeemed.
Chorus:
Since I have been redeemed,
Since I have been redeemed,
I will glory in His name;
Since I have been redeemed,
I will glory in my Savior's name.
2. I have a Christ who satisfies,
Since I have been redeemed,
To do His will-- my highest prize,
Since I have been redeemed.[Chorus]
3. I have a witness bright and clear,
Since I have been redeemed,
Dispelling ev'ry doubt and fear,
Since I have been redeemed.[Chorus]
4. I have a home prepared for me,
Since I have been redeemed,
Where I shall dwell eternally,
Since I have been redeemed.[Chorus]
The hymn “I Have a Song I Love to Sing” was written by Elisha A. Hoffman, a well-known American pastor and hymn writer who lived from 1839 to 1929. Hoffman is credited with writing over 2,000 gospel songs, many of which are still loved in churches today. He had a gift for expressing personal faith in simple, singable language, often rooted in the everyday joys and struggles of Christian life.
“I Have a Song I Love to Sing” is a joyful, testimony-style hymn that celebrates the Christian's delight in Jesus and His love. While not as widely known as some of Hoffman’s major works like “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” or “I Must Tell Jesus”, this hymn reflects the same warm, heartfelt devotion that characterizes his writing.
The hymn's message centers around the deep joy and satisfaction that comes from knowing Christ. It expresses the personal and emotional connection the believer has with Jesus—a love that produces constant praise. The song’s verses highlight not only the singer’s affection for the Savior, but also a desire to continually lift up His name in worship.
Typical of Hoffman’s hymns, the structure is straightforward and repetitive, making it easy for congregations to sing and remember. The recurring theme—“It is my song of songs to Thee, My blessed Saviour, Thou art mine”—drives home the intimacy of the believer’s relationship with Christ.
While there is limited recorded detail about the exact circumstances of this hymn’s composition, its tone and content suggest it may have been inspired by Hoffman’s pastoral ministry—particularly the joy he observed in believers who had a vibrant walk with the Lord, often despite difficult life circumstances.
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