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The Crimson Wave Is Flowing

Fanny Crosby • English

Primary Scripture: Colossians 1:14

Verse 1

O the crimson wave, hallelujah! Now is flowing full and free; Brother, come, while yet there’s pardon, And the Saviour pleads with thee.

Chorus

O the crimson wave now is flowing, Blessed crimson wave, life bestowing; Hear the voice that pleads with thy heart today, Come and wash thy sins away.

Verse 2

O the crimson wave, hallelujah! Now is flowing deep and wide, From the cleansing fountain opened At the cross where Jesus died.

Chorus

O the crimson wave now is flowing, Blessed crimson wave, life bestowing; Hear the voice that pleads with thy heart today, Come and wash thy sins away.

Verse 3

O the crimson wave, hallelujah! It will give thee joy within; ‘Tis the blood of Christ redeemed thee, And will cleanse from ev’ry sin.

Chorus

O the crimson wave now is flowing, Blessed crimson wave, life bestowing; Hear the voice that pleads with thy heart today, Come and wash thy sins away.

Verse 4

O the crimson wave, hallelujah! If its fullness fill thy soul, Thou wilt sing His love that saves thee, While eternal ages roll.

Chorus

O the crimson wave now is flowing, Blessed crimson wave, life bestowing; Hear the voice that pleads with thy heart today, Come and wash thy sins away.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • colossians 1:14