Nothing but the Blood of Jesus (video and lyrics)
Nothing but the Blood of Jesus
Introduction
What can wash away your sin? What can make you whole again when you are broken by guilt and shame? This powerful hymn by Robert Lowry, published in 1876, has given comfort to millions of believers for over a century. Blood of Jesus is the only fountain that can make you white as snow, and no other source can do what His sacrifice has done for you.
The hymn repeats this truth because it is the very heart of the gospel. Let these words sink deep into your heart today, because His blood is your only hope. It is your peace, your righteousness, and your way to heaven. Come to the fountain that never runs dry.
Nothing but the Blood′ of Jesus
What can wash away my sin?
Nothing but the blo0d′ of Jesus;
What can make me whole again?
N0thing 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 bl0od· of Jesus;
For my cleansing this my plea,
Nothing′ but the blo0d′ of Jesus.
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N0thing can for sin atone,
Nothingˆ but the bl0odˆ of Jesus;
Naught of good that I have done,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
This is all my hope and peace,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
This is all my righteousness,
Nothing but the blood′ of Jesus.
Now by this I’ll overcome
N0thing, but the blood of Jesus;
Now by this I’ll reach my home
Nothing but the blood∼ of Jesus.
Glory! Glory! This I sing
Nothing′ but the blo0d of Jesus,
All my praise for this I bring
Nothing but, the bloodˆ of Jesus.
By: Robert Lowry, pub.1876
1. What Can Wash Away My Sin?
The hymn opens with the most important question a human soul can ever ask. Your sin has stained you deeply, and no amount of good works or religious rituals can remove that stain from your soul. The answer is simple but profound, and it changes everything for those who believe.
Only the blood of Christ can wash away your sin completely. This is not a metaphor or a symbol, but it is the very heart of the gospel message. Come to the fountain that never runs dry, and be cleansed today from every sin you have ever committed.
2. The Precious Flow from Calvary
The refrain bursts into praise at the thought of this precious flow that came from Calvary. This blood is precious beyond any measure, more valuable than all the gold and silver in the entire world. Oh, how precious is this flow that makes you white as snow before a holy God.
No other fountain can do what His blood does for your weary soul. Do not waste your precious time searching for another way to be saved. There is no other name under heaven given among men by which you must be saved for eternity.
3. White as Snow Through His Blood
Sin leaves a deep crimson stain that nothing in this world can remove completely. The blood of Christ does not cover your sins temporarily or hide them for a season. It washes them away completely and permanently, leaving no trace of guilt behind.
When God looks at you after His blood has cleansed you, He sees no trace of your sin at all. You are not just forgiven, but you are purified, sanctified, and made completely new in His sight. White as snow is not a metaphor, but it is a divine promise for every believer.
4. No Other Fountain I Know
The hymn declares that there is no other source of cleansing anywhere in the entire universe. The blood of Christ is absolutely unique, completely unmatched, and totally irreplaceable by any human effort. Other religions offer rituals, philosophies offer wisdom, and self-help offers effort, but none of these can wash away even one single sin.
Only the blood of Christ can do what you most desperately need for your eternal soul. Do not waste your precious time searching for another fountain, because there is no other fountain that can save you. Come to His blood today, and be cleansed from every sin you have ever committed.
5. My Pardon and My Plea
The hymn moves from general truth to personal confession and personal application. The blood of Christ is not just a doctrine to believe with your mind, but it is your personal pardon and your specific forgiveness from God. You can see your pardon clearly when you look at the cross and remember what He did for you personally.
Your sins are not too great, and your failures are not too many for His blood to cover completely. The blood of Christ is your only plea when you come before the throne of God. Stop carrying the heavy weight of guilt, because He has already paid it all for you.
6. Nothing Can for Sin Atonement
The hymn states a negative truth to emphasize the positive reality of the gospel. The blood of Christ is the only atonement, because nothing else can satisfy the perfect justice of a holy God against sin. Your good works cannot atone for your sins, your tears cannot atone, and your religious sacrifices cannot atone for even one of your sins.
Only the blood of Christ can atone for sin, because only His life was perfect and only His death was sufficient for all the sins of the world. Stop trying to atone for your own sins by your own efforts, and rest completely in the atonement He has already accomplished for you once and for all.
7. Naught of Good That I Have Done
This is one of the hardest truths for proud human hearts to accept and embrace. The blood of Christ means that nothing you have ever done, no matter how good it seemed at the time, can contribute to your salvation. Your best efforts are like filthy rags when compared to the perfect righteousness of His sacrifice.
The blood of Christ alone saves you, not your good deeds plus His blood as a supplement or an addition. Your goodness cannot add anything to what His blood has already accomplished completely. Rest in His finished work, and stop trying to earn what can only be received as a gift from God.
8. This Is All My Hope and Peace
The hymn declares that the blood of Christ is your only hope and your only peace in this troubled and broken world. It is not just for the moment of your conversion, but for every single day of your Christian life as you journey toward heaven. When your hope begins to fade, look to the cross and remember what He did for you there.
When your peace is shaken by difficult circumstances, return to the blood of Christ for calm and comfort. The blood of Christ is not just a past event, but it is a present reality that continues to speak for you in heaven. Let His blood be your hope and your peace today, not your changing circumstances or feelings.
9. This Is All My Righteousness
You have no righteousness of your own to offer to a holy God, and you do not need any of your own. The blood of Christ is your righteousness, the only righteousness that God will accept on the day of judgment. When the Father looks at you, He does not see your sin, but He sees the blood of His beloved Son covering you completely.
The blood of Christ covers you from head to toe, and His perfect righteousness is credited to you by faith alone. Stop trying to build your own righteousness through religious effort or moral performance. Receive the righteousness that comes through faith in His blood, and be at peace with God.
10. Now by This I’ll Overcome
The hymn moves from forgiveness to victory, from cleansing to triumph over every enemy. The blood of Christ is not only for washing away your past sins, but also for overcoming your present battles and future trials. The enemy accuses you day and night, but the blood of Christ silences every single accusation against you.
You overcome by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of your testimony about what He has done for you. His blood gives you victory over sin, victory over the world, and victory over the devil himself. By this blood, you will reach your home in heaven, and you will sing His praise forever.
11. Glory! Glory! This I Sing
The hymn writer cannot contain his joy, so he bursts into glorious praise and worship. The blood of Christ is the reason for his singing, the reason for his worship, and the reason for his eternal gratitude to God. All my praise for this I bring, because nothing but His blood could have saved me from my sins.
Glory to the Lamb who shed His blood for sinners like you and me. The blood of Christ will be your song on earth, and it will be your song in heaven for all eternity. Let this hymn be your confession today, and trust in His blood alone for your salvation.
12. Trust in the Blood Alone
The hymn ends where it began, with the simple but profound truth that nothing but the blood of Christ can save your soul. His blood is your only hope, your only peace, your only righteousness, and your only victory over sin and death. No other fountain can do what His blood does for you.
Do not trust in your good works, your religious efforts, or your moral achievements for salvation. Trust only in the blood of Christ, because His blood is enough for every sin you have ever committed. Let this hymn be your confession today, and trust in His blood alone for your salvation.
Nothing but the Blood of Jesus
Recommendations
- When guilt weighs on your conscience, remember that His sacrifice has washed away your sins completely.
- Sing this hymn when you take communion, and let the words deepen your gratitude for what He did for you.
- When the enemy accuses you, remind him that the price for your sins has already been paid in full.
- Stop trying to earn your salvation by good works, and rest in the finished work of the cross.
- Share this hymn with someone who needs to hear that forgiveness is possible through Christ’s sacrifice.
- Look forward to singing “Glory! Glory!” in heaven, because His sacrifice brought you there.
Conclusion
Nothing can wash away your sin and make you whole again except the sacrifice of Christ on the cross. His blood is your pardon, your cleansing, your hope, your peace, and your victory over every enemy. Blood of Jesus is the only fountain that can make you white as snow, and no other fountain can do what His blood does for your soul.
Trust in His sacrifice alone, not in your good works or religious efforts. Let this hymn be your confession today and your song forever. Come to the fountain that never runs dry, and be cleansed by His blood. Amen.
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