When I see the blood, I will pass over you.
Exodus 12:13
Words & Music: John G. Foote & E. A. H (Elisha A. Hoffman?), 19th Century (🔊 pdf nwc). This song has appeared in almost 200 publications, the earliest known being Honey Out of the Rock, edited by William S. Nickle, F. A. Hardin & John B. Shaw (Chicago, Illinois: Meyer & Brother, 1892).
If you know where to get a good photo of Foote (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Christ our Redeemer died on the cross,
Died for the sinner, paid all his due.
All who receive Him need never fear,
Yes, He will pass, will pass over you.
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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, so He will do;
Oh, sinner, hear Him, trust in His Word,
Then He will pass, will pass over you.
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Judgment is coming, all will be there.
Who have rejected, who have refused?
Oh, sinner, hasten, let Jesus in,
Oh, He will pass, will pass over you.
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O great compassion! O boundless love!
Jesus hath power, Jesus is true;
All who believe are safe from the storm,
Oh, He will pass, will pass over you.
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