Hallelujah, 'Tis Done!

“Hallelujah, ’Tis Done!” is a gospel hymn by Philip P. Bliss written around 1876. The song proclaims the assurance of salvation through faith in Christ. The opening verse declares God’s promise of full salvation to all who believe in Jesus. In the refrain, the singer affirms, “Hallelujah, ’tis done! I believe on the Son; I am saved by the blood of the crucified One.”

Subsequent verses explore the Christian journey with themes of perseverance, reunion with loved ones in heaven, and joy in redemption. The hymn encourages believers to trust Christ even through lonely or difficult paths, reminding them of the security and victory found in His sacrifice. Over time, it has become a favorite in many hymnals—especially in revival and gospel song settings—because of its clear presentation of the gospel and its confident testimony of salvation.

The meter of the hymn is 12.12 with refrain, giving it a dignified and flowing structure. The tune often used is the same name, “’Tis the Promise of God”, composed by Bliss himself. Because the hymn is now in the public domain, it appears in many hymnals and songbooks and continues to be sung in worship settings to affirm faith in Christ’s finished work.