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A scathing view of Jimmy Swaggart and televangelists | The Citizen

LEAKED REDEMPTION HYMN AS HE MET THE LORD FACE TO FACE

An unexpected and emotionally charged leak is sending shockwaves through the evangelical world this week. Newly surfaced footage—allegedly recorded during the final moments of renowned televangelist Jimmy Swaggart—appears to capture him quietly humming a never-released hymn, a song many are now calling a “redemption anthem.”

According to sources close to the Swaggart family, the video was recorded unintentionally by a small, hidden camera installed for security purposes in a private room. The footage, which has not been officially released but has been partially verified by insiders, shows Swaggart in his final hours—frail in body, yet strikingly peaceful in spirit.

What has moved viewers most is the sound.

In the dimly lit room, with monitors softly humming in the background, Swaggart’s voice can be heard gently carrying a melody no one recognizes. It is not one of his well-known hymns, nor a familiar worship standard. Instead, it is something quieter—almost whispered—yet unmistakably triumphant. Witnesses describe the tune as slow, reverent, and filled with resolve, as though it were being sung not for an audience, but for God alone.

Those present say Swaggart’s eyes were closed, his breathing shallow, yet his expression calm. At one point, the humming grows steadier, more confident, before fading into silence. A longtime associate reportedly whispered through tears, “It sounded like he already knew where he was going.”

The leak has ignited intense discussion among followers and critics alike. Supporters view the moment as deeply symbolic—a final act of worship from a man whose life was marked by both towering influence and public failure. To them, the unheard hymn represents grace: not perfection, but redemption.

“The power of this moment isn’t about legacy,” said one former ministry member. “It’s about humility. In the end, there was no pulpit, no crowd—just a man and his faith.”

The Swaggart family has not confirmed the authenticity of the footage but released a brief statement asking for privacy and respect. “Jimmy’s final moments were sacred,” it read. “We hope people remember his heart for God, not the noise surrounding his life.”

As the story continues to unfold, one thing is clear: whether sung on a stage or whispered at life’s end, the final song appears to have been one of reconciliation—offered softly, and received in silence.

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