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302. When I See the Blood

1 Christ our Redeemer died on the cross,
Died for the sinner, paid all his due;
Sprinkle your soul with the blood of the Lamb,
And "I will pass, will pass over you."

Chorus:
"When I see the blood,
When I see the blood,
When I see the blood,
I will pass, I will pass over you."

2 Chiefest of sinners, Jesus will save -
As He has promised, that He will do;
Wash in the fountain opened for sin,
And "I will pass, will pass over you." [Chorus]

3 Judgment is coming, all will be there,
Each one receiving justly his due;
Hide in the saving sin-cleasing blood,
And "I will pass, will pass over you." [Chorus]

4 O great compassion! O boundless love!
O loving kindness, faithful and true!
Find peace and shelter under the blood,
And I will pass, will pass over you. [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: Christ our Redeemer died on the cross
Title: When I See the Blood
Author: John Foote, 19th century
Refrain First Line: When I see the blood
Language: English
Publication Date: 1970
Topic: Blood of Christ; Cleansing and Forgiveness; Salvation
Tune Information
Name: [Christ our Redeemer died on the cross]
Composer: J. G. Foote, 19th century
Key: C Major



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