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Author of the Lyrics
The author of the sincere
words of the "Silver and Gold" lyrics, James Martin Gray (May 11, 1851-September 21, 1935),
was born in New York City, United States and
achieved fame as a Episcopal Rector, president of the Moody Bible Institute and hymn writer.
Composer of Hymn Music
The composer of the
music that accompanies the
words of "Silver and Gold", Daniel Brink Towner (April 5, 1850-October 3, 1919),
was born in Towner Hill, Rome, Pennsylvania, United States and
became famous as a music director, musician and composer.
Information about the
Hymn
Title of Hymn: Silver and Gold
Author of Lyrics (Hymnist): James Martin Gray (May 11, 1851
to September 21, 1935)
Nationality of Author:
American
Translator of the Hymn
lyrics: N/A Hymn written in English
Name of Composer of Music: Daniel Brink Towner (April 5, 1850 to
October 3, 1919)
Hymn Category: Christian Songs
First Line of Hymn: "Nor silver nor gold hath obtained my redemption, Nor riches of earth could have saved my poor soul"
First Publication Date:
1900 |
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Silver and Gold Lyrics
Nor silver nor gold hath obtained my redemption,
Nor riches of earth could have saved my poor soul;
The blood of the cross is my only foundation,
The death of my Savior now maketh me whole.
Refrain
I am redeemed, but not with silver,
I am bought, but not with gold;
Bought with a price, the blood of Jesus,
Precious price of love untold.
Nor silver nor gold hath obtained my redemption,
The guilt on my conscience too heavy had grown;
The blood of the cross is my only foundation,
The death of my Savior could only atone.
Refrain
Nor silver nor gold hath obtained my redemption,
The holy commandment forbade me draw near;
The blood of the cross is my only foundation,
The death of my Savior removeth my fear.
Refrain
Nor silver nor gold hath obtained my redemption,
The way into Heaven could not thus be bought;
The blood of the cross is my only foundation,
The death of my Savior redemption hath wrought.
Refrain
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