1 verse:
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Who, who are these beside the chilly wave,
G D A D
Just on the borders of the silent grace.
F# G D
Shouting Jesus' pow'r to save,
G A D
"Washed in the blood of the Lamb"?
Chorus:
D A
Sweeping thro' the gates of the New Jerusalem
D
"Washed in the blood of the Lamb;“
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Sweeping thro' the gates of the New Jerusalem
G A D
"Washed in the blood of the Lamb "
2 verse:
These, these are they who, in their youthful days,
Found Jesus early, and in wisdom's ways,
Proved the fullness of His grace,
"Washed in the blood of the Lamb!"
3 verse:
These, these are they who, in affliction's woes,
Ever have found in Jesus calm repose,
Such as from a pure heart flows,
"Washed in the blood of the Lamb!"
4 verse:
These, these are they who, in the conflict dire,
Boldly have stood amid the hottest fire;
Jesus now says,"Come up higher!"
"Washed in the blood of the Lamb!"
5 verse:
Safe, safe upon the ever-shining shore,
Sin, pain, and death, and sorrow, all are o'er;
Happy now and evermore,
"Washed in the blood of the Lamb!"