O I'm glad there is cleansing in the blood (Chorus)

O I'm glad there is cleansing in the blood (Chorus)

Author: Isaac Watts
Tune: [I am glad there is cleansing in the blood] (Chorus)
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O I'm glad there is cleansing in the blood,
O I'm glad there is cleansing in the blood,
Tell the world there is cleansing,
All the world there is cleansing,
There is cleansing in the Saviour's blood.


Source: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #c47

Author: Isaac Watts

Isaac Watts was the son of a schoolmaster, and was born in Southampton, July 17, 1674. He is said to have shown remarkable precocity in childhood, beginning the study of Latin, in his fourth year, and writing respectable verses at the age of seven. At the age of sixteen, he went to London to study in the Academy of the Rev. Thomas Rowe, an Independent minister. In 1698, he became assistant minister of the Independent Church, Berry St., London. In 1702, he became pastor. In 1712, he accepted an invitation to visit Sir Thomas Abney, at his residence of Abney Park, and at Sir Thomas' pressing request, made it his home for the remainder of his life. It was a residence most favourable for his health, and for the prosecution of his literary… Go to person page >

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First Line: O I'm glad there is cleansing in the blood (Chorus)
Author: Isaac Watts
Language: English

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