Listen to this beautiful rendition from Sounds Like Reign of "Jesus Paid It All", and let the music uplift your soul. The talented singer in the video is Lindsay Kirkland, and she and her family encourage others with the musical group that shares music that honors and glorifies God. Through their videos, they aim to challenge and inspire others on their own journey with Jesus.
‘I hear the Savior say, "Thy strength indeed is small;
Child of weakness, watch and pray, find in Me thine all in all."
Jesus paid it all, all to Him I owe;
Sin had left a crimson stain, He washed it white as snow.’
The Origins of the Song, ‘Jesus Paid it All’
What a wonderful cover of this lovely hymn. "Jesus Paid It All” was written by Elvina M. Hall in 1865 in Baltimore, Maryland. The song was inspired by a pastor's sermon on the crucifixion that Elvina Hall was listening to while in the choir loft at Monument Street Methodist Church. When the lyrics came to Elvina, she wrote them down on the flyleaf of her hymnal.
At first, Elvina felt guilty for not being completely focused on the entire sermon, but when she showed the words to her pastor, he brought them to John Grape. He had been looking for lyrics to fit a melody he had written, and Elivina’s words were a perfect match to his music. Then, in 1868, "Jesus Paid It All” was published for the first time in Professor Theodore Perkins’ Sabbath Carols.
This rendition from Sounds Like Reign of "Jesus Paid It All" was praised by many online who were blessed by the music.
“So beautifully sung Lindsay! I found myself singing with you. Thank you for sharing the gift God has given you. God bless you and yours,” comments one person on YouTube after watching the video.
“Elegant in simplicity, beautiful in execution, and as always, glorifying to God. Thank You!” writes another person online.
We hope that you enjoyed listening to this version of "Jesus Paid It All" today!