The Hoppers - Oh, the Precious Blood of Jesus Lyrics
Lyrics
Oh, the precious blood of Jesus
Oh, the sea of His great love
This shall be my song forever
Earth is mine and Heaven above
Fathomless the depths of mercy
Endless flow the tides of grace
Shore to shore His arms of welcome
And sky to sky His warm embrace
Oh, the precious blood of Jesus
Oh, the sea of His great love
This shall be my song forever
Earth is mine and Heaven above
As no stone escapes the tempest
There's no sin love's waves can't find
Hiding in the buried crevice
Deep within the human mind
His dear blood so free and costly
Restless, rolling like the sea
Washes over my dark spirit
Cleansing and transforming me
Oh, the precious blood of Jesus
Oh, the sea of His great love
This shall be my song forever
Earth is mine and Heaven above
Oh, precious is the flow
That makes me white as snow
This shall be my song forever
Earth is mine and Heaven above
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Oh, The Precious Blood Of Jesus
Meaning & Inspiration
Released as part of the album "Power" in January 2000, The Hoppers' rendition of "Oh, the Precious Blood of Jesus" offers a profound meditation on the redemptive power of Christ's sacrifice and the boundless nature of God's love. The song serves as a powerful testament to a foundational tenet of Christian faith: that through the shedding of Jesus' blood, believers find forgiveness and are made righteous before God. The central metaphor of the "sea of His great love" is particularly evocative, suggesting an immeasurable and all-encompassing mercy that extends beyond human comprehension. This imagery aligns with biblical descriptions of God's grace, such as in Psalm 36:7, where it is stated, "How precious is your steadfast love, O God! The children of humankind take refuge in the shelter of your wings." The lyrics speak to a personal transformation, declaring, "Washes over my dark spirit, Cleansing and transforming me," a sentiment echoed in passages like 1 John 1:7, "But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin." The song's message directly addresses the pervasive nature of sin, acknowledging that "There's no sin love's waves can't find," implying that God's redemptive power reaches into the deepest, most hidden places of the human heart, as described in Jeremiah 17:9: "The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?" Yet, instead of despair, the song offers hope and assurance. The declaration, "This shall be my song forever," signifies an unwavering conviction and a deep-seated gratitude for the salvation offered. This enduring praise finds its roots in the New Testament epistles, where the efficacy of Christ's blood is repeatedly emphasized. For instance, Hebrews 9:14 speaks of the blood of Christ "who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purifying our conscience so that we may serve the living God," highlighting its ability to cleanse not just outward actions but the very inner being. The song's conclusion, "Oh, precious is the flow, That makes me white as snow," directly references the cleansing power of Christ's atonement, drawing a parallel to Isaiah 1:18: "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool." The Hoppers, through their stirring performance, amplify this message, inviting listeners to contemplate the immensity of God's grace and the transformative power of His love, making "Oh, the Precious Blood of Jesus" more than just a song, but a declaration of unwavering faith and eternal hope.