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With so many problems plaguing today's world, it's no wonder people are looking for something to heal the pain. Some turn to relationships, expecting their close friends and family to settle the longings of the heart. Others turn to money, hoping their smart investments will somehow save them from financial problems.

Shopping. Drugs. Jobs. There's a number of different ways humans will try to deal with everyday struggles. But no matter how many things we try, the things of this world ...

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With so many problems plaguing today's world, it's no wonder people are looking for something to heal the pain. Some turn to relationships, expecting their close friends and family to settle the longings of the heart. Others turn to money, hoping their smart investments will somehow save them from financial problems.

Shopping. Drugs. Jobs. There's a number of different ways humans will try to deal with everyday struggles. But no matter how many things we try, the things of this world just can't save us from the worry and dissatisfaction of our souls. So many people jump from thing to thing, hopelessly searching for true joy and peace to their lives.

In this week's hymn, we hear a triumphant cry, announcing a Savior like no other. In the verses of "Hallelujah, What a Savior," we find a poetic reminder of Christ's death; a sacrifice that truly overcame the troubles of this world. For a hurting world, that's good news indeed!

In this coming week, take a moment to think and pray about those who are still looking for salvation in the things of this world. When they look to you, will they see the way to true salvation? Will they see a lifestyle that joyfully celebrates Jesus, or will they see a person whose faith seems to make no impact on real life?

As we sing this week's hymn, let's put that "Hallelujah" into our everyday lives, so that others will notice the difference in our lives. And then, when they ask us where we find such joy, we can tell them about Jesus, the Savior who always gives us a reason to sing.

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Preparing us for eternity, when all nations will praise God together, the word "Hallelujah" provides a similar expression of praise in all languages. "Hallelujah, What a Savior" uses the word to tie the cross with the triumph of the risen and reigning Lord.

The first four verses tell the crucifixion story, that Jesus, the "spotless Lamb of God," stood condemned in our place. He took on our sins for us, the "guilty, vile and helpless." Completing each short stanza, we cry out with...

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Preparing us for eternity, when all nations will praise God together, the word "Hallelujah" provides a similar expression of praise in all languages. "Hallelujah, What a Savior" uses the word to tie the cross with the triumph of the risen and reigning Lord.

The first four verses tell the crucifixion story, that Jesus, the "spotless Lamb of God," stood condemned in our place. He took on our sins for us, the "guilty, vile and helpless." Completing each short stanza, we cry out with overwhelming praise "Hallelujah, what a Savior!"

In the last public meeting before his untimely death, Philip Bliss the hymn's composer conducted a service at the Michigan State Prison for 800 inmates. Many of them wept in true repentance as he spoke of Jesus' redeeming death and sang the verses of "Hallelujah, What a Savior!"

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