Have You Been to Jesus - Lyrics

1 Have you been to Jesus for the cleansing power?
Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?
Are you fully trusting in His grace this hour?
Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?

Chorus:
Are you washed in the blood,
In the soul cleansing blood of the Lamb?
Are your garments spotless?
Are they white as snow?
Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?

2 Are you walking daily by the Savior's side?
Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?
Do you rest each moment in the Crucified?
Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?

3 When the Bridegroom cometh will your robes be white?
Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?
Will your soul be ready for the mansions bright,
And be washed in the blood of the Lamb?

4 Lay aside the garments that are stained with sin,
And be washed in the blood of the Lamb;
There's a fountain flowing for the soul unclean,
O be washed in the blood of the Lamb!

"Are You Washed in the Blood?" is a classic Christian hymn that emphasizes the necessity of salvation through the blood of Jesus Christ. It is a joyful and upbeat song commonly sung in evangelistic services, revivals, and traditional church gatherings.

History & Background

• Written by Elisha A. Hoffman in 1878.

• Hoffman was a minister and gospel songwriter, known for other hymns like "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms."

• The hymn was written in the American gospel tradition, with a lively tune meant to encourage congregational participation.

Themes & Meaning

The hymn is based on Revelation 7:14 (KJV):
"These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb."

Key messages in the hymn:

• Salvation comes through the blood of Christ, not by works.

• Personal reflection: The repeated question "Are you washed?" challenges the listener to consider their spiritual state.

• Victory over sin: It reminds believers that Jesus’ sacrifice cleanses them completely.

Notable Features

• Call-and-response style makes it great for congregational singing.

• Often used in revival meetings, baptisms, and altar calls.

• The chorus joyfully reaffirms the cleansing power of Jesus’ blood.