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. 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. 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. 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. Chorus: Oh! precious is the flow That makes me white as snow; No other fount I know, Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
Lyrics:
Robert Wadsworth Lowry
Music:
Robert Wadsworth Lowry
Tune: PLAINFIELD
Meter: 7.8.7.8. with Refrain
Words and Music by Robert Lowry, 1826–1899
Robert Lowry was a popular Baptist pastor in various churches throughout the East. In later life he became interested in writing and publishing gospel songs. Today he is best remembered for his many hymns, such as “Nothing But the Blood,” published in 1876.