Are You Washed in the Blood? is a classic gospel hymn written by Elisha A. Hoffman in 1878. Its core question asks listeners to reflect on salvation and spiritual cleansing through faith in Jesus. What the lyrics cover
- Opening invitation: Have you been to Jesus for the cleansing pow’r? Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?
- Core themes: trust in grace, daily walk with the Savior, and readiness for the Bridegroom’s return.
- Refrain: Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb? Are your garments spotless, white as snow?
- Repeated exhortation: Lay aside sin-stained garments and be washed in the blood; there is a fountain flowing for the soul unclean.
Where to find or verify lyrics
- Many hymnals and hymn-focused websites publish the full text, including all verses and choruses. If you’d like, I can pull up the exact wording from a reliable source and format it for you, or provide a short excerpt to illustrate the refrain.
Note on usage
- If you’re planning to perform or study the hymn, verify the specific arrangement and verse ordering from the edition you’re using, since verse counts and wording can vary slightly between hymnals and modern adaptations.
