The Precious Blood of Christ

Frank Pollock • English

Primary Scripture: 1 Peter 1:19

Verse 1

The precious blood of Christ! The Lamb of God once slain; Doth cleanse the soul from all its guilt, Removing ev’ry stain.

Chorus

The blood, the precious blood, Be this my only plea; The blood, the precious blood, The Saviour shed for me.

Verse 2

The precious blood of Christ! Thro’ faith it justifies The soul that feels its guilty load, And loud for mercy cries.

Chorus

The blood, the precious blood, Be this my only plea; The blood, the precious blood, The Saviour shed for me.

Verse 3

The precious blood of Christ! Its virtues ne’er can bless An anxious sinner with its peace, Till he his sins confess.

Chorus

The blood, the precious blood, Be this my only plea; The blood, the precious blood, The Saviour shed for me.

Verse 4

The precious blood of Christ! To God it brings us near; And to our hearts assurance gives, That Jesus holds us dear.

Chorus

The blood, the precious blood, Be this my only plea; The blood, the precious blood, The Saviour shed for me.

Verse 5

The precious blood of Christ! Be this my only plea; For life, and peace, and holy joy, The Saviour died for me.

Chorus

The blood, the precious blood, Be this my only plea; The blood, the precious blood, The Saviour shed for me.

Scripture References

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