The blood of Jesus
Hymns on the Blood of Jesus — Lyrics of Cleansing & Atonement
The hymns of the blood are the plainest theology in the hymnal: nothing in my hand I bring. They belong to communion Sabbath, to the appeal at the close of a message, and to private devotion.
6 hymns for the blood of jesus
- 01There Is a FountainSDA Hymnal #336
Cowper's hymn of cleansing — a fountain filled with blood drawn from Immanuel's veins.
Read the full lyrics → - 02Power in the BloodSDA Hymnal #294
Vigorous and congregational, with a refrain that carries an appeal.
Read the full lyrics → - 03Jesus, Your Blood and RighteousnessSDA Hymnal #177
Zinzendorf's hymn of imputed righteousness; superb for communion.
Read the full lyrics → - 04Rock of AgesSDA Hymnal #300
'Be of sin the double cure' — the classic hymn of the cleft rock.
Read the full lyrics → - 05The Old Rugged CrossSDA Hymnal #159
The emblem of suffering and shame, cherished and exchanged for a crown.
Read the full lyrics → - 06Just As I AmSDA Hymnal #320
'Because Thy blood was shed for me' — the appeal hymn of the English-speaking church.
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How to choose well
- For communion, choose one hymn of the cross before the emblems and one of gratitude after.
- 'Power in the Blood' and 'There Is a Fountain' are congregational; 'Jesus, Your Blood and Righteousness' rewards a choir or slower tempo.
- Read the scripture the hymn is built on before singing it — the words land differently.
Frequently asked questions
Which hymns are about the blood of Jesus?
'There Is a Fountain' (336), 'Power in the Blood' (294), 'Jesus, Your Blood and Righteousness' (177) and 'Rock of Ages' are the central hymns of atonement and cleansing.
What hymn suits a communion service?
Sing a hymn of the cross before the emblems — 'Jesus, Your Blood and Righteousness' or 'Rock of Ages' — and a hymn of gratitude afterwards.
A hymn of the cross for your church
We compose custom communion and appeal hymns for congregations, recorded in reverent four-part choral style.