Salvation Has Been Brought Down

By Albert E. Brumley

Lyrics

1. Jesus Gave His Life A Ransom.Yonder On Calvary,
On Mount Calvary, Cruel Calvary;
Paved The Way By Blood
That We Might Win A Bright Shining Crown,
Praise His Holy Name.
Salvation Has Been Brought Down (O Glory)

Refrain:
Praise The Lord, Salvation Has Been Brought Down,
Go And Shout And Tell It The World Around,
Tell It Today, Tell It Today,
Preach The Word Of God That We Might Win A Crown;
Tell The Lost, Salvation Is Full And Free,
Spread The News All Over The Land And Sea,
Tell It Afar, Tell It Afar,
Praise The Lord,
Salvation Has Been Brought Down.

All Alone Without A Friend He Suffered To Pay It All,
Yes, He Paid It All, Jesus Paid It All;
In His Blessed Promises Sweet Victory Can Be Found,
Praise His Holy Name.
Salvation Has Been Brought Down (O Glory)

There’s A Blessed Home Prepared ‘Way Over In Glory Land,
In Bright Glory Land, Blessed Glory Land;
I Have Trusted In His Love
And Now I Am Heaven Bound,
Praise His Holy Name.
Salvation Has Been Brought Down (O Glory)

Bible Reference

1 Peter 1:18-19

About This Hymn

"Salvation Has Been Brought Down" was written and composed by Albert E. Brumley in 1940. This gospel hymn discribes the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ on Calvary as the ransom for humanity’s sins. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of Christ’s blood being shed to secure salvation, emphasizing the deep love of God that motivated such a sacrifice. Through this act, the way to eternal life is opened to all who believe, making the hymn a powerful reminder of God’s grace and mercy.

The hymn also highlights Jesus’ ministry of healing, not only physical but especially spiritual healing. It speaks to how Jesus healed the sick and brokenhearted during His time on earth and ultimately healed humanity’s greatest brokenness through His death. The message is that Christ’s sacrifice brings wholeness and hope, transforming lives and offering forgiveness. This theme is especially comforting to those struggling with sin or despair.

The repeated refrain, “Praise the Lord, salvation has been brought down,” serves as a joyful declaration of the gift of salvation available to every believer. It encourages worship and thanksgiving, uniting congregations in a shared celebration of God’s redeeming work. Over the decades, this hymn has remained a cherished part of gospel music, regularly sung in churches to inspire faith and gratitude for the salvation freely given through Jesus Christ.