When I see the blood, I will pass over you.
Exodus 12:13
Words: S. A. Lanning, in Best Hymns, edited by Elisha A. Hoffman (Chicago, Illinois: Evangelical Publishing, 1894), number 15. The song carried the heading, Respectfully dedicated to Rev. J. M. Frame,
but its copyright notice reads Copyright, 1894, by Rev. James H. Frame
(different middle initial). The correct initial seems to be H,
since that appears in copyright notices on other songs by Lanning.
Music: M. McCumber (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know Lanning or McCumber’s full name, or where to get their photos (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
He who will wear garments white
Must pass under the blood;
He who reigns where there’s no night,
Has passed under the blood.
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Oh, pass under the blood, my brother,
Oh, pass under the blood;
He who dwells where Jesus is,
Has passed under the blood.
He who will atonement plead
Must pass under the blood;
He who follows where Jesus will lead,
Must pass under the blood.
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He who will from sin be free
Must pass under the blood;
He who will his Savior see
Must pass under the blood.
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He who seeks a conscience clear
Must pass under the blood;
He who finds a Savior dear
Must pass under the blood.
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He who would be satisfied
Must pass under the blood;
He who would be glorified
Must pass under the blood.
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