April 2005 Contest
REDEMPTION SONGS LYRICAL QUEST



(Contest created by Libby Perry)


The lyrics of Redemption Songs cannot be taken lightly, or even listened to casually. These hymns reflect centuries worth of trials, heartaches, and total dependence on God to exist in a fallen world. Jars have provided us with some background for these hymns... why they chose these particular words of text and music to rework and reinvent in a fresh way and a little bit of historical background into each hymn. The lyrical explanations can be found here:

You were asked to match the lyrical clue with the Redemption Songs title that it pertains to. The winner, Arden Bailey, will receive a rare official blue Jars of Clay plastic rain poncho (really!)... circa 1998! Congratulations, Arden!



  1. This hymn was originally translated into English by Methodist founder, John Wesley.

  2. This hymn's title is ironically a happy tune about death.

  3. This hymn salutes the only true quality Christians should be identified by.

  4. This hymn reveals the hope of heaven.

  5. This hymn was written by a father after the loss of his daughters in a shipwreck.

  6. This hymn is based on Psalm 51.

  7. This hymn was written by the author of the hymn Amazing Grace.

  8. This hymn teaches us about the one thing that can wash away sin.

  9. This hymn is a Protestant variation of a historical Catholic hymn reflecting on Christ's crucifixion.

  10. This hymn describes how God chooses to take us back after we continually reject Him.

  11. This hymn is about one's utter dependency on Christ at all times.

  12. This hymn was written by a woman who found God's mercy and grace in the midst of pain.

  13. This hymn shows that we are transformed by what is beautiful and true.




  1. God Be Merciful To Me


  2. On Jordan's Stormy Banks


  3. God Will Lift Up Your Head


  4. I'll Fly Away


  5. It Is Well


  6. Nothing But The Blood


  7. O Come and Mourn With Me Awhile


  8. I Need Thee Every Hour


  9. Jesus, I Lift My Eyes


  10. Hiding Place


  11. They'll Know We Are Christians


  12. Thou Lovely Source of True Delight


  13. Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder



ANSWERS
 1. - C. God Will Lift Up Your Head
 2. - D. I'll Fly Away
 3. - K. They'll Know We Are Christians
 4. - B. On Jordan's Stormy Banks
 5. - E. It Is Well
 6. - A. God Be Merciful To Me
 7. - M. Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder
 8. - F. Nothing But the Blood
 9. - G. O Come and Mourn With Me A Awhile
10. - J. Hiding Place
11. - H. I Need Thee Every Hour
12. - I. Jesus, I Lift My Eyes
13. - L. Thou Lovely Source of True Delight




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