Matt Redman – Nothing But the Blood

Posted by Ryft

Aug 4

Matt Redman — Nothing But the Blood

Your blood speaks a better word
Than all the empty claims
I’ve heard upon this earth
It speaks righteousness for me
And stands in my defense
Jesus, it’s your blood

What can wash away our sins?
What can make us whole again?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
What can wash us pure as snow?
Welcomed as the friends of God
Nothing but your blood, King Jesus

Your cross testifies in grace
Tells of the Father’s heart
To make a way for us
Now boldly we approach
Not by earthly confidence
It’s only by your blood

What can wash away our sins?
What can make us whole again?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
What can wash us pure as snow?
Welcomed as the friends of God
Nothing but your blood, King Jesus

(Todd Friel replayed an old episode this afternoon on Wretched Radio, from back when it was Way of the Master Radio, and a clip of this song was featured at some point. I forgot about this song and how much I like it.)

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http://intensedebate.com/people/mathew36801 Mathew

An awesome, favorite hymn of mine. Gospel in song. I love it – whether it be this more upbeat version or set to traditional hymnal music.

I luv ma hymns :)
http://epagonizesthai.blogspot.com/ Fisher

I much prefer the old school hymn version. :-)
http://www.triiiray.nl/pillars/life/ RayFalling

I have some difficulty with music in church still. :S When people start throwing up their hands and doing their little rocking thing I just can't help but feel I'm missing something.
Of course I would never want to judge people's way of worship, I just can't really find myself in it through music like a lot of people seem to do ( as in this video ).

That said, I wonder if anyone has ever really been touched by such lyrics that they'd genuinly wanted to repent and follow Jesus. :) I call myself 'lyric deaf', meaning I can't really hear or understand words that are sung (it's weird, I know), so I wouldn't know what it would be like. I'm curious if someone else may have an experience with that or know some who did in fact decided to convert upon being genuinely touched by Christian songs.
http://intensedebate.com/people/mathew36801 Mathew

Ah, a man after my own heart!