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Author: James M. Gray Appears in 61 hymnals First Line: Nor silver nor gold hath obtained my redemption Refrain First Line: I am redeemed, but not with silver Lyrics: 1 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. Chorus: 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. 2 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. (Chorus) 3 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. (Chorus) 4 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. (Chorus) Topics: Christ Blood; Christ Blood Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19 Used With Tune: [Nor silver nor gold hath obtained my redemption]

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[Nor silver nor gold hath obtained my redemption]

Appears in 55 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Daniel B. Towner Tune Key: D Major Incipit: 55351 53544 42442 Used With Text: Nor Silver Nor Gold

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Nor Silver nor Gold Hath Obtained

Author: James M. Gray Hymnal: Hymns for the Living Church #282 (1974) Meter: 12.11.12.11 with refrain First Line: Nor silver nor gold hath obtained my redemption Refrain First Line: I am redeemed, but not with silver Lyrics: 1 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. 2 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) 3 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) 4 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) Topics: Christ Blood; Christ Death; Testimony, Hymns of; Witness, Hymns of Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19 Languages: English Tune Title: PRICELESS

Nor Silver Nor Gold

Author: James M. Gray Hymnal: Favorite Hymns of Praise #137 (1967) First Line: Nor silver nor gold hath obtained my redemption Refrain First Line: I am redeemed, but not with silver Lyrics: 1 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. Chorus: 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. 2 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. (Chorus) 3 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. (Chorus) 4 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. (Chorus) Topics: Christ Blood; Christ Blood Languages: English Tune Title: [Nor silver nor gold hath obtained my redemption]

Nor Silver Nor Gold

Author: James M. Gray Hymnal: Tabernacle Hymns #172 First Line: Nor silver nor gold hath obtained my redemption Refrain First Line: I am redeemed, but not with silver Lyrics: 1 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. Chorus: 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. 2 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. [Chorus] 3 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. [Chorus] 4 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. [Chorus] Topics: Blood; Choruses; Rédemption; Witnessing Languages: English Tune Title: [Nor silver nor gold hath obtained my redemption]

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James M. Gray

1851 - 1935 Author of "Nor Silver Nor Gold" in Christ in Song Born: May 11, 1851, New York City. Died: September 21, 1935, Passavant Hospital, Chicago, Illinois. Buried: Woodlawn Cemetery, New York City. Gray accepted Christ at age 22. He was educated at Bates College, Lewiston, Maine (Doctor of Divinity), and the University of Des Moines, Iowa (Doctor of Laws). In 1879 he became Rector of the First Reformed Episcopal Church in Boston, Massachusetts, where he served 14 years. He then became dean (1904-25) and president (1925-34) of the Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, Illinois, and directed publication of four editions (1921-28) of the Voice of Thanksgiving, official hymnal of the Institute. A conservative theologian, Gray was one of seven editors of the popular Scofield Reference Bible. He was a fine scholar and excellent Bible teacher, but his interests went beyond mere academics. He promoted the Sunday School, and took an interest in civic affairs and patriotic causes. He backed efforts at social betterment, supported Prohibition, and wrote about 20 books --www.hymntime.com/tch/

D. B. Towner

1850 - 1919 Person Name: Daniel B. Towner Composer of "[Nor silver nor gold hath obtained my redemption]" in Hymns of Faith Used pseudonyms Robert Beverly, T. R. Bowden ============================== Towner, Daniel B. (Rome, Pennsylvania, 1850--1919). Attended grade school in Rome, Penn. when P.P. Bliss was teacher. Later majored in music, joined D.L. Moody, and in 1893 became head of the music department at Moody Bible Institute. Author of more than 2,000 songs. --Paul Milburn, DNAH Archives