When I See The Blood #200, Sacred Selections

A message of our hope because of the sacrifice of Jesus Background Written by John G. Foote Published, 1892 His only known hymn A message of our hope because of the sacrifice of Jesus

When I See the Blood Exodus 12:13 The Passover, announced in preparation for the 10th plague in Egypt – death of the firstborn. Israel instructed to kill Passover lamb and put blood on doorposts and mantle of houses. When I see the blood, I will pass over you

When I See the Blood Christ is our Passover 1 Corinthians 5:7 (cf. John 1:29) Jesus died during the Passover feast (Matthew 26:19, 26-29 John 13:1, 18:28-29, 19:14)

When I See the Blood Through the blood of Jesus, God forgives our sins The intended message of this song Sin is terrible – Romans 6:23, John 8:34 Blood redeems – Ephesians 1:7, Hebrews 9:12-14, 22, Matthew 26:28, Romans 3:25 1 Peter 1:18-19

When I See the Blood Through the blood of Jesus, God forgives our sins We need to come in contact with that blood – Acts 2:38 (Matt. 26:28) Romans 6:3-6, 16-18 Revelation 1:8 The chorus of our song!

Christ our redeemer, died on the cross Vs. 1 – Jesus paid the cost Christ our redeemer, died on the cross Died for the sinner, paid all his due – Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:3 Mark 10:45, He gave His life a ransom for many

Vs. 1 – Jesus paid the cost All who receive Him need never fear – salvation available to all John 3:16, 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 Receive – implies acceptance. Can involve doing what you need to do Obeying the gospel Yes, He will pass, will pass over you

Vs. 2 – Chiefest of sinners Chiefest of sinners Jesus can save – your past doesn’t matter! There is no sin His blood cannot forgive 1 Timothy 1:15 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 As He has promised, so He will do Jesus came to do a work and finished it – John 4:34, 17:4, 19:30 This gives us confidence in all His promises – cf. 2 Timothy 1:1

Vs. 2 – Chiefest of sinners O sinner hear Him, trust in His word – Our salvation depends upon a willingness to hear Him and trust what He says. Ephesians 1:12-13 Trust will obey Him! cf. Luke 5:5, Nevertheless at Your word… Cf. 1 Peter 3:21, 1 Timothy 6:17 Then He will pass, will pass over you

Vs. 3 – Judgment is coming Judgment is coming, all will be there – Acts 17:30-31, Romans 14:10-12, We will all stand in judgment Who have rejected, who have refused – a sad day for many Matthew 25:31-32, 41, 46; John 5:28-29

Then He will pass, will pass over you Vs. 3 – Judgment is coming O sinner hasten, let Jesus in – a call to obey! He knocks Revelation 3:20, cf. John 14:23 Then He will pass, will pass over you

Vs. 4 – Jesus has power, is true O what compassion, o boundless love – His love – John 15:12-13, Revelation 1:5, Galatians 2:20 His compassion – Matthew 9:36, 14:14, 15:32, 20:34, etc. Philippians 2:5-8

Vs. 4 – Jesus has power, is true Jesus hath power, Jesus is true His power – Romans 1:4, Ephesians 6:10 He is true – John 14:6, 1:7, 14, Ephesians 4:21

Vs. 4 – Jesus has power, is true All who obey are safe from the storm 1 John 1:7, as we walk in the light cf. Matthew 7:24-27 – will your house stand? O He will pass, will pass over you

What will His blood do for you?