African American Heritage Hymnal ‎#262

262. Nothing But the Blood

1 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.

2 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]

3 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]

4 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]

Text Information

• First Line: What can wash away my sin?
• Title: Nothing But the Blood
• Author: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899
• Refrain First Line: Oh! Precious is the flow
• Meter: 7 8 7 8 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 9:22
• Topic: Jesus Christ: His Blood

Tune Information

• Name: PLAINFIELD
• Composer: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899
• Arranger: Nolan Williams, Jr. b. 1969
• Meter: 7 8 7 8 with refrain
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Arr. © 2000, GIA Publications, Inc.