All that He had for it He paid,
Himself He on the altar laid,
The jewel to redeem.
Beneath the judgment-billows went,
That He might to Himself present
The church so dear to Him.
The priceless gem in love He sought,
Then gave up all He had and bought—
The cost, His own life-blood.
He saw us in our lost estate,
And then display’d His power so great,
To bring us back to God.
Then unto Him be glory given,
Both now, and evermore in heaven,
In endless songs of praise.
For He is worthy to receive
More than these hearts of ours can give,
(Who on His name through grace believe)
Throughout eternal days.