The name of the tune comes from the town where Lowry was probably living when he wrote it. [Refrain], 4 This is all my hope and peace: [Refrain]. Naught of good that I have done: Nothing but the blood of Jesus. Please consider white-listing Hymnary.org or, Alleluia! It was written by Robert Lowry in 1876 for this text, with which it is inseparably paired. The third stanza acknowledges that “naught of good that I have done” can save. no other fount I know; Alleluia! If this score will be projected or included in a bulletin, usage must be reported to a licensing agent (e.g. [Refrain], 3 Nothing can for sin atone: For my cleansing this my plea: Try singing the stanzas in a call-and-response style, with the leader singing the first and third lines, and the children responding with “Nothing but the blood of Jesus.” This hymn works well for congregational singing, but an instrumental arrangement would make a good choice for Communion music, such as “Nothing but the Blood,” a handbell setting that emphasizes the simplicity of the tune. As the hymn is sung, contemplate the significance of sin in separating us from God, and the great value of Jesus's work on the cross. (Easy Organ Settings…, African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #405, Soul-stirring Songs & Hymns (Rev. nothing but the blood of Jesus. that makes me white as snow; Nothing but the blood of Jesus. PLAINFIELD is a simple, pentatonic melody. This hymn may be sung at any time of year, especially when redemption is a theme of the service. There were originally six stanzas, but typically only the first four are sung today. Ad revenue helps keep us running. Refrain: nothing but the blood of Jesus. Nothing can for sin atone, Nothing but the blood of Jesus; Naught of good that I have done, Nothing but the blood of Jesus. nothing but the blood of Jesus. Glory! The other two are “Are You Washed in the Blood?” and “There Is Power in the Blood.” The rhythm is upbeat, which can be accentuated by an optional instrumental ensemble. nothing but the blood of Jesus. This is all my righteousness: What can make me whole again? The two that are not used begin “Now by this I’ll overcome” and “Glory! Try, It looks like you are using an ad-blocker. Alleluia! This I sing.” The theme of the text is the redemptive work of Christ on the cross, seen through the image of His shed blood. CCLI, OneLicense, etc). It was first published in that year in Gospel Hymns by William H. Doane and Lowry, with Hebrews 9:22 quoted underneath the title. nothing but the blood of Jesus. ed.) This simple hymn could also be used in children's classes to teach that Jesus is the only source of redemption from sin. nothing but the blood of Jesus. As the hymn is sung, contemplate the significance of sin in separating us from God, and the great value of Jesus's work on the cross. This song elaborates on that idea, repeatedly stating that “nothing but the blood of Jesus” purifies us. A separate copy of this score must be purchased for each choir member. (The Singing Church 254), Alleluia! This is all my hope and peace, Nothing but the blood of Jesus; This is all my righteousness, Nothing but the blood of Jesus. Are parts of this score outside of your desired range? Nothing but the blood of Jesus. O precious is the flow The stanzas express the need for redemption from sin, and the matchless value of Jesus's redeeming blood. FlexScores are available in the Media section below. 1 What can wash away my sin? Our Songs & Hymns 269), NOTHING BUT THE BLOOD (The Hymnal for Worship & Celebration 195), NOTHING BUT THE BLOOD (Baptist Hymnal 2008 - 223), NOTHING BUT THE BLOOD (Trinity Hymnal 307), WHAT CAN WASH AWAY MY SIN? (Easy Organ Settings for Eastertide), Hymn Miniatures for Communion (Sixty-Second Meditations for Piano). #30, The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration #195, The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) #141, Year A, Holy Week season, Tuesday of Holy Week, All tunes published with 'Nothing but the blood of Jesus', NOTHING BUT THE BLOOD (United Methodist 362), NOTHING BUT THE BLOOD (Praise! Repeated notes and motifs and a narrow range of a fifth make this tune a very easy one for congregational singing. “The Power of His Blood” is a choral medley of three gospel hymns with the theme of Jesus' redeeming blood. 2 For my pardon this I see: The third stanza acknowledges that “naught of good that I have done” can save. nothing but the blood of Jesus. When this hymn was first published in 1876, Hebrews 9:22 was quoted underneath the title: “Without the shedding of blood there is no remission of sin.” This song elaborates on that idea, repeatedly stating that “nothing but the blood of Jesus” purifies us. This text was written by Robert Lowry in 1876, shortly after he became pastor of a Baptist church in Plainfield, New Jersey, where he lived the rest of his life.