Nothing But The Blood Of Jesus

This morning I woke up with the song "Nothing But The Blood of Jesus" running through my mind, not my normal way of waking up. The last few days I have been focusing on the Blood of Jesus, and the price He paid for us all, which is quite appropriate since it is Holy Week. Here are the lyrics to the song:

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.

Words & Music: Robert Lowry, in Gospel Music, by William Doane and Robert Lowry (New York: Biglow & Main, 1876)

I've heard a couple of guys say that we would be good if we just sang and preached the old hymns, as they have so much of the Gospel in their lyrics. This song is a great example, speaking of the forgiveness available to us through Jesus blood. Its not our good works, not our own righteousness, but only the Blood of Jesus that opens the way to our eternal home, heaven.

Thank You Lord for paying the price for me!