Casey J - If God / Nothing But The Blood Lyrics
Lyrics
What shall we say to these things?
There's still cancer and so much disease
What shall we say to these things?
So much hurting, and broken esteem
So many questions, but still one answer
If God be for me, who can be against me?
If God is with me, whom shall I fear?
If no one knows me, still His heart adores me
I am safe, I am loved, I am healed
What shall we say to these things?
So much violence, it's getting hard to believe
And what shall we say to these things?
So many people hurting, with broken esteem
So many questions, but still one answer
If God be for me, who can be against me?
If God is with me, whom shall I fear?
If no one knows me, still His heart adores me
I am safe, I am loved, I am… healed
If God be for me, who can be against me?
If God is with me, whom shall I fear?
If no one knows me, still His heart adores me
I am safe, I am loved, I am healed…
Now what can wash away my sin? Sing it
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
And what can make me whole again?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
We're singing
Oh precious is the flow
That makes me white as snow
It was no other fount I know
It was nothing but the blood of Jesus
That I could do no words
That I could say no price
That I could pay
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
We're singing
Oh precious is the flow
That makes me white as snow
It was no other fount I know
It was nothing but the blood of Jesus
That we could do no words
That we could say no price
That we could pay
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
It was nothing but the blood of Jesus
It was nothing but Your blood, my Jesus
It was nothing but Your blood, my Jesus
If You are for me, who can be against me?
If You are with me, whom shall I fear?
If no one knows me, still His heart adores me
I am safe, I am loved, I am healed
I am safe, I am loved… I am healed
I am safe, I am loved… I am healed
I am safe, I am loved… I am healed
If You are for me, who can be against me?
If You are with me, whom shall I fear?
If no one knows me, still Your heart adores me
We are safe, we are loved, we are… healed
Can we sing that? Say, if You are for me
If You are for me, who can be against me?
If You are with me, whom shall I fear?
If no one knows me, still Your heart adores me
Say I am safe
I am safe, I am loved, I am… healed
Say if You are for me
If You are for me, who can be against me?
If You are with me…
Video
Casey J - If God / Nothing But The Blood (Official Live Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Casey J’s rendition of “If God / Nothing But The Blood,” released in late 2018, is a powerful testament to the transformative power of God’s love and sacrifice, masterfully weaving together two iconic hymns into a singular declaration of faith. The song doesn't just present a message; it embodies one, drawing deeply from the wellspring of biblical truth to articulate the profound depths of God's grace and the singular importance of the blood of Jesus Christ. The foundation of "If God" echoes the sentiment found throughout Scripture that God's faithfulness is unwavering, even when humanity falters. Passages like Lamentations 3:22-23, which speaks of God’s mercies being new every morning and His faithfulness being great, directly inform this part of the song, assuring believers that God’s love is a constant, a bedrock upon which we can build our lives. This unwavering divine nature, the sheer impossibility of God being anything less than perfect and loving, is the premise from which the second half of the song, "Nothing But The Blood," blossoms.
The integration of "Nothing But The Blood" serves as the profound theological answer to the question posed by "If God." What is the force that redeems us, that cleanses our sin, that makes us acceptable to a holy God? The song unequivocally points to the sacrificial blood of Jesus Christ, a central tenet of Christian theology. This is powerfully reinforced by verses like Hebrews 9:22, which states that without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness. The song’s declaration that nothing else can cleanse us is a direct affirmation of the unique and ultimate sufficiency of Christ's atonement. It’s not about good works or human effort; it is solely through the precious blood, as it’s described in 1 Peter 1:18-19, purchased not with perishable things like silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. The repetition and emphasis on this singular sacrifice serve to underscore its absolute necessity and efficacy in bridging the chasm between humanity's sin and God's holiness. Casey J’s performance breathes new life into these timeless truths, making them accessible and deeply resonant for a contemporary audience, reminding us that in a world often filled with uncertainty, the truth of God's redemptive love, as demonstrated through the blood of Jesus, remains the most solid and inspiring foundation for our hope.