The Precious Blood

Verse 1:

   C    

Before the cross I kneel and see

     F

The measure of my sin

     C

How You became a curse for me

        F            

Though You were innocent

     Am           F 
The magnitude of Your great love

     C               G

Was shown in full degree

       F                   G       Am

When righteous blood, the crimson spill

        F              G

Rained down from Calvary

Chorus:  

         F        C

Oh, the precious blood

      Am                  G

That flowed from Mercy’s side

         F      C

Washed away my sin

      Am                G
 When Christ my Saviour died

         F        C

Oh, the precious blood 

    Em              F

Of Christ the crucified

     F              G         Am  

It speaks for me before Your throne

      F        G    C 

Where I stand justified

Verse 2:

And who am I that I should know

This treasure of such worth

My Saviour’s pure atoning blood

Shed for the wrath I’d earned

For sin has stained my every deed

My every word and thought

What wondrous love that makes me one

Your priceless blood has bought

Bridge:

   C                        Am

A crown of thorns, pierced hands and feet
   C/Bb              G     

A body bruised, and Mercy’s plea

   C                        Am

A crown of thorns, pierced hands and feet
   C/Bb              G            F

A body bruised, and Mercy’s plea