Nothing But The Blood Of Jesus – English Lyrics

• By: Carrie Underwood
• Album: My Savior

Lyrics & Translation

Carrie Underwood's "Nothing But The Blood Of Jesus" is a powerful gospel hymn that offers a compelling way to engage with Christian musical heritage. Learning the lyrics can provide insight into core theological concepts like redemption and forgiveness, as the song repeatedly emphasizes the purifying power of Jesus' sacrifice. Its inclusion on Underwood's 'My Savior' album, where she covers traditional hymns she grew up singing, highlights its significance within gospel music and offers a familiar yet refreshed sound to listeners.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
wash /wɒʃ/ or /wɑːʃ/ A2	verb - to clean something with water or another liquid
sin /sɪn/ B1	noun - an act that is against religious or moral law
blood /blʌd/ A2	noun - the red liquid that circulates in the body of humans and animals
whole /həʊl/ B1	adjective - complete or entire
precious /ˈprɛʃəs/ B2	adjective - something of great value or importance
makes /meɪks/ A2	verb - to cause something to happen
snow /snoʊ/ A2	noun - white frozen water falling from the sky
know /noʊ/ A2	verb - to be aware of facts or information
pardon /ˈpɑːrdn/ B2	noun - the act of forgiving or excusing someone for a mistake
hope /hoʊp/ B1	noun - feeling that something good will happen or be true
peace /piːs/ B1	noun - a state without conflict or violence; calmness
righteousness /ˈraɪtʃəsnəs/ C1	noun - the quality of being morally correct or justifiable