There is a Redeemer
There is a Redeemer is a hymn text by Melody Green (1981) in Irregular meter. Found in CW21 519, CWS 747, elw 720, gtg 443.
This hymn presents a straightforward evangelical theology of substitutionary atonement, emphasizing Christ's blood as the means of redemption and forgiveness. Its inclusion in Lutheran hymnals reflects the ecumenical acceptance of contemporary hymnic language for expressing classical redemption theology.
History & Background
Written by Melody Green in 1981, this contemporary hymn emerged from the Jesus movement and contemporary Christian music tradition. It has been widely adopted in Lutheran and other Protestant hymnals since the late 20th century.
Hymnal Appearances
- Christian Worship: Hymnal — 519
- Christian Worship: Supplement — 747
- Evangelical Lutheran Worship — 720
- Glory to God — 443
- Lutheran Service Book — 971
- Lift Up Your Hearts — 832
- Trinity Hymnal — 694
- Voices Together — 525
Bulletin Note
Written by contemporary Christian artist Melody Green in 1981, this hymn distills evangelical theology into language that resonates across traditions, proclaiming Christ's blood as the sole source of human redemption and freedom.
Preaching Connection
This hymn voices the Gospel's proclamation of substitutionary atonement, making tangible for congregants how Christ's shed blood answers the Law's accusation and transforms death into deliverance.
Catechism & Confessional Connections
- The Second Article (Concerning Redemption) Small Catechism — The Apostles' Creed
In the Church Year
Suggested in the three-year series
- Lent 2 (1×)
From LCMS Worship's published hymn suggestions, 2014–2026. The count is how many of those yearly lists suggested this hymn for that day.
Themes
Redemption through Christ Sacrifice of Jesus Cleansing from sin Assurance of salvation