There Is a Fountain Filled with Blood: Lyrics, History & Scriptural Reflection

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Find peace and spiritual refreshment in this beautiful instrumental rendition of “There Is a Fountain Filled with Blood.” Let the soul-stirring melody remind you of the cleansing power of grace and Christ’s enduring sacrifice through every season of your life.

The Scriptural Foundation
The inspiration for this timeless hymn is drawn from the prophetic promise of cleansing and restoration found in Zechariah 13:1:
“In that day a fountain shall be opened for the house of David and for the inhabitants of Jerusalem, for sin and for uncleanness.”

It further reflects the triumphant reality of redemption, anchoring our minds directly in the Truth of God’s Word—celebrating how Christ’s precious blood removes our guilty stains, offers hope to the broken, and secures an eternal, blood-bought inheritance for the ransomed church of God.

Historical Context
Written in 1771 by the renowned English poet and hymnist William Cowper (1731–1800), this profound hymn emerged from a life marked by deep personal struggles and spiritual restoration. Cowper, a close friend of John Newton (author of Amazing Grace), contributed this piece to the landmark Olney Hymns collection. Paired with the traditional American melody “Cleansing Fountain,” it remains one of the most powerful and enduring musical declarations of faith, mercy, and redeeming love in Christian history.

Hymn Lyrics (Part I)
1
There is a fountain filled with blood
Drawn from Emmanuel’s veins
And sinners plunged beneath that flood
Lose all their guilty stains
Lose all their guilty stains
Lose all their guilty stains
And sinners plunged beneath that flood
Lose all their guilty stains
2
The dying thief rejoiced to see
That fountain in his day
And there have I though vile as he
Washed all my sins away
Washed all my sins away
Washed all my sins away
And there have I though vile as he
Washed all my sins away
3
Dear dying Lamb Thy precious blood
Shall never lose its power
Till all the ransomed church of God
Be saved to sin no more
Be saved to sin no more
Be saved to sin no more
Till all the ransomed church of God
Be saved to sin no more
4
E’er since by faith I saw the stream
Thy flowing wounds supply
Redeeming love has been my theme
And shall be till I die
And shall be till I die
And shall be till I die
Redeeming love has been my theme
And shall be till I die

Hymn Lyrics (Part II)
5
Then in a nobler sweeter song
I’ll sing Thy power to save
When this poor lisping stammering tongue
Lies silent in the grave
Lies silent in the grave
Lies silent in the grave
When this poor lisping stammering tongue
Lies silent in the grave
6
Lord I believe Thou hast prepared
Unworthy though I be
For me a blood bought free reward
A golden harp for me
A golden harp for me
A golden harp for me
For me a blood bought free reward
A golden harp for me
7
’Tis strung and tuned for endless years
And formed by power divine
To sound in God the Father’s ears
No other name but Thine
No other name but Thine
No other name but Thine
To sound in God the Father’s ears
No other name but Thine

Ways to Use This Instrumental
This arrangement is designed for deep reflection and high-retention listening:
Prayer & Meditation: Focus on the cleansing grace and redeeming love that anchors your salvation.
Study Background: A non-intrusive melody for focused Bible study, deep reading, or theological contemplation.
Quiet Reflection: Perfect for setting a calm, reverent atmosphere for morning devotionals or evening rest.

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