When I see the Blood (Christ our redeemer died on the cross)

This is a hymn about salvation. It was originally written by John G. Foote, and then altered by American Evangelist preacher Elisha A. Hoffman (1839-1929). The text is inspired by Exodus 12:13.

With meter 9.9.9.9.10.11, it is almost always set to the tune which Foote wrote for it, which is sometimes called CHRIST OUR REDEEMER DIED ON THE CROSS.

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Unison vocal arrangement with piano score by Johnny Thompson

Examples

Choir and congregation with piano accompaniment:

Instrumental - electronic organ:

Solo singer, country style with guitar:

Lyrics

Christ our Redeemer died on the cross,
Died for the sinner, paid all his due;
Sprinkle your soul with the blood of the Lamb,
And I will pass, will pass over you.

Refrain:
When I see the blood,
When I see the blood,
When I see the blood,
I will pass, I will pass over you.

Chiefest of sinners, Jesus will save;
As He has promised, that He will do;
Wash in the fountain opened for sin,
And I will pass, will pass over you.

Judgement is coming, all will be there,
Each one receiving justly his due;
Hide in the saving sin-cleansing blood,
And I will pass, will pass over you.

O great compassion! O boundless love!
O loving-kindness, faithful an!
Find peace and shelter under the blood,
And I will pass, will pass over you.