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Victory In Jesus

By Guy Penrod

1,773 views Jul 3, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Guy Penrod's 'Victory In Jesus' is a classic gospel hymn that recounts the story of salvation through Christ's sacrifice on the cross. The lyrics describe hearing about Jesus' atoning death, healing power, and the promise of heaven. The song emphasizes personal repentance and the victory believers have through Jesus' redeeming blood. It touches on themes of healing for the broken spirit and the hope of eternal life in glory. The chorus celebrates Jesus as Savior who sought and bought the singer with His love. This hymn is a declaration of faith and triumph in Christ's finished work.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

I heard an old, old story,

How a Savior came from glory,

How He gave His life on Calvary

To save a wretch like me;

I heard about His groaning,

Of His precious blood's atoning,

Then I repented of my sins

And won the victory. 


Chorus:

O victory in Jesus,

My Savior, forever.

He sought me and bought me

With His redeeming blood;

He loved me ere I knew Him

And all my love is due Him,

He plunged me to victory,

Beneath the cleansing flood. 


I heard about His healing,

Of His cleansing pow'r revealing.

How He made the lame to walk again

And caused the blind to see;

And then I cried, "Dear Jesus,

Come and heal my broken spirit,"

And somehow Jesus came and bro't

To me the victory. 


I heard about a mansion

He has built for me in glory.

And I heard about the streets of gold

Beyond the crystal sea;

About the angels singing,

And the old redemption story,

And some sweet day I'll sing up there

The song of victory. 

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