Acappella - There Is Power In the Blood Lyrics
Lyrics
Would you be free from the burden of sin?
There's power in the blood, power in the blood
Would you o'er evil a victory to win?
There's wonderful power in the blood
Chorus:
There is power, power, wonder working power
In the blood of the Lamb
There is power, power, wonder working power
In the precious blood of the Lamb
Would you be free from your passion and your pride?
There's power in the blood, power in the blood
Come for a cleansing to Calvary's tide
There's wonderful power in the blood!
Repeat Chorus
Would you be whiter, much whiter than snow?
There's power in the blood, power in the blood
Sin stains are lost in its life giving flow!
There's wonderful power in the blood
Repeat Chorus (x2)
In the precious blood of the Lamb
Scriptural Reference:
"For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect." 1 Peter 1:18-19
"They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb." Revelation 7:14
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There is Power in the Blood
Meaning & Inspiration
Acappella's rendition of "There Is Power In the Blood," featured on their 2009 album *Southern*, delivers a profound and resonant message of spiritual redemption rooted deeply in Christian theology. The song, originally penned by Lewis E. Jones, speaks directly to the transformative efficacy of Christ's sacrifice, offering a powerful antidote to the burdens of sin and the allure of worldly temptations. Acappella's vocal arrangement masterfully amplifies this message, allowing the sheer force of faith and the gravity of the lyrics to shine through without instrumental distraction. The central theme, as articulated throughout the song, is that liberation from sin and victory over evil are not achieved through personal merit or earthly possessions, but through the “precious blood of the Lamb.” This concept is powerfully illustrated by referencing scriptural passages like 1 Peter 1:18-19, which contrasts redemption from an empty way of life with the incorruptible value of Christ's blood, emphasizing its costliness and divine origin. Furthermore, the imagery of being made “whiter than snow” directly echoes the visual metaphor in Revelation 7:14, where the redeemed have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. This cleansing, a cornerstone of the song’s appeal, suggests a complete eradication of sin’s stain, a spiritual purification made possible by an act of divine love. The repeated assertion of “wonder working power” in the chorus isn't hyperbole but a testament to the miraculous nature of salvation, underscoring that this power is not of human origin but flows from the very sacrifice of Christ, the unblemished Lamb. The song, in its entirety, functions as an invitation to experience this life-altering power, urging listeners to seek freedom from personal struggles like passion and pride, and to embrace the cleansing offered at Calvary. It’s a timeless anthem that continues to inspire faith and encourage a deeper understanding of the redemptive power available through Christ.