POPULAR HYMN "NOTHING BUT THE BLOOD"

Nothing but the Blood , the Song and the Story

Composer Robert Lowry Writes Nothing but
the Blood
The blood of Jesus to the Christian these words
are some of the most beautiful ever spoken or
penned. To others, the idea that all mankind
needs a Savior is foolish thought. “For the
preaching of the cross is to them that perish
foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is
the power of God. ” (Corinthians 1:18).
The timeless words of the song Nothing But
the Blood were written by Robert Lowry in
1876. More than 130 years later,
contemporary Christians still sing the hymn
with conviction, resounding the eternal truth
that “without the shedding of blood there is no
remission of sin. ” (Hebrews 9:22)
The blood of Jesus is salvation, healing, and
eternal life. “He was wounded for our
transgressions, He was bruised for our
iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was
upon Him; and with His stripes we are
healed. ” (Isaiah 53:5)

Nothing But the Blood
What can wash away my sin?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
What can make me whole again?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
Refrain:
Oh! precious is the flow
That makes me white as snow;
No other fount I know,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
For my pardon, this I see,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
For my cleansing this my plea,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
Refrain
Nothing can for sin atone,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
Naught of good that I have done,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
Refrain
This is all my hope and peace,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
This is all my righteousness,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
Refrain
Now by this I'll overcome
Nothing but the blood of Jesus,
Now by this I'll reach my home
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
Refrain
Glory! Glory! This I sing
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
All my praise for this I bring
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
Refrain
Written by : Connie Ruth Christiansen