Born on this day, June 4, 1820, she was married first to Richard Hall and then after his death, to a Methodist minister, Thomas Meyers. In that way, one of the most beloved hymns of the church came into being.Ĭan change the *leper’s spots Įlvina Hall was 45 at that time. The pastor saw that the tune and the poem fit together extremely well. Organist John Grape had recently written a new tune and given it to the pastor. Jesus paid it all, All to Him I owe Sin had left a crimson stain, He washed it white as snow. Did his face crease into a little smile at this evidence of her "naughty" behavior? We may never know.īut we do know that an extraordinary "coincidence" took place that day at the Monument Street Methodist Church of Baltimore. After service, she handed the words to her pastor. Jesus Paid It All by Sovereign Grace Music, released 01 December 2008 VERSE 1 I hear the Savior say Thy strength indeed is small Child of weakness. Scribbling on the flyleaf of her hymnbook, she wrote: Chorus: Jesus died and paid it On the cross of. The Hymn: Jesus Paid It All You’ve probably heard the worship song Jesus Paid It All about how Jesus paid the price for our sins. Sitting in the choir loft, Elvina's mind turned to our need for salvation and the price Jesus paid for it. Come to Him with all your sin Be as white as snow within Full salvation you may win And rejoice with me. Jesus paid it all, all to him I owe, my sin had left a crimson stain, but He washed it white as snow. This song remains very popular today, performed by. Elvina Hall, inspired by her gratitude of our salvation through Jesus, wrote this hymn as a reminder of the price paid to resolve us of our sins. "How long Pastor's prayer is this morning," thought Elvina Hall. Obvious from its title, 'Jesus Paid It All,' this hymn harkens to the ultimate sacrifice made by Jesus through his crucifixion. The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing:.
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