Alan Jackson – There Is Power In The Blood

Introduction:

There Is Power In The Blood is not originally a song by Alan Jackson, but a well-known gospel hymn covered by the country music artist. The original hymn was composed by Lewis Edgar Jones in 1899. Jones, a prolific songwriter throughout his life, is credited with composing over 200 songs, with There Is Power In The Blood being one of his most enduring works. The hymn falls within the genre of Christian gospel music, a genre characterized by its focus on themes of faith, redemption, and the message of Christianity.

Alan Jackson’s version of There Is Power In The Blood appeared on his album Precious Memories Volume II, released in 2013. This album marked Jackson’s second foray into gospel music, following the 2006 release of Precious Memories. Both albums featured Jackson’s interpretations of beloved hymns and inspirational songs. Precious Memories Volume II was co-produced by Jackson himself alongside longtime collaborator Keith Stegall. The album reached No. 3 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and No. 10 on the Billboard 200 chart, demonstrating its success not only within the country music genre but also with a wider audience.

Jackson’s rendition of There Is Power In The Blood stays true to the spirit of the original hymn, delivering a heartfelt and powerful performance. The song features Jackson’s signature vocals accompanied by a simple instrumental arrangement that includes acoustic guitar, piano, and backing vocals. This arrangement allows the focus to remain on Jackson’s delivery and the message of the lyrics. The song became a fan favorite on the album, and it has been a popular selection for live performances throughout Jackson’s career. While the song did not achieve the chart success of some of Jackson’s other recordings, it has endured as a testament to his faith and his appreciation for traditional gospel music. It also serves as an example of how gospel hymns can resonate with a contemporary audience through the power of a sincere and talented performance.

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Lyrics:

Would you be free from the burden of sin?
There’s power in the blood, power in the blood
Would you o’er evil a victory win?
There’s wonderful power in the blood

There is power, power, wonder working power
In the blood of the Lamb
There is power, power, wonder working power
In the precious blood of the Lamb

Would you be free from your passion and pride?
There’s power in the blood, power in the blood
Come for a cleansing to Calvary’s tide
There’s wonderful power in the blood

There is power, power, wonder working power
In the blood of the Lamb
There is power, power, wonder working power
In the precious blood of the Lamb

There is power, power, wonder working power
In the blood of the Lamb
There is power, power, wonder working power
In the precious blood of the Lamb

There is power, power, wonder working power
In the blood (in the blood) of the Lamb (of the lamb)
There is power, power, wonder working power
In the precious blood of the Lamb