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About the Song
"The Blood (Studio Version)", featuring Jenn Johnson and David Funk, is part of a powerful three-track release that also includes the original and live recordings. This song is a heartfelt declaration inviting listeners into a deeper revelation of the transformative and redemptive power of the blood of Jesus.
Hallelujah, hallelujah. I know it was the blood. Could've only been the blood.
About the Artists
Jenn Johnson
Jenn Johnson is the co-founder and President of Bethel Music and Bethel Music Worship School headquartered in Redding, California. She’s also a songwriter, singer, speaker, and author. Jenn has been an integral part of 17 albums by Bethel Music that have influenced the culture of worship across the global church. Jenn has written and been a part of several anthems sung by the global church such as “Goodness of God,” “Holy Forever,” and “The Blood.” She’s the founder of “Lovely by Jenn Johnson,” a lifestyle brand intended to inspire, equip, and engage women of all ages to thrive, and has written her debut book, All Things Lovely, which was released in November 2021. Jenn and Brian live in Redding, California, and have five wonderful children–Haley, Téa, Braden, Ryder Moses, and Malachi Judah.
David Funk
Originally from North Georgia, David Funk now lives in Redding, CA with his wife and son, where he leads worship for Bethel Church and is a part of Bethel Music. A church boy through and through, he has a passion for the local church and specifically the development of local worship teams, not in skill alone but also in the pursuit of the presence of God, individually and corporately. Funk is known for his recording of “Touch of Heaven / Alabaster Heart (Live)” and has appeared on several Bethel Music albums leading songs including “Son Of Suffering” and “Beauty”. When he’s not traveling, he enjoys being at home with his family (and cats), having game nights and dinner parties with friends, and producing music for churches and artists.
Publishing & Lyrics
Verse 1
Everything changed, it’s getting harder to recognize
The person I was before I encountered Christ
I don’t walk like I used to, I don’t talk like I used to
I’ve been washed from the inside
I’ve been washed from the inside out
Chorus
Hallelujah, hallelujah
I know it was the blood
Could have only been the blood
Verse 2
I cannot explain, but nothing’s more real than this
In the presence of God, oh what my heart experienced
When my shame hit the wayside
And my sin met the Most High
I was washed from the inside
I was washed from the inside out
Bridge
It’s never been about performance, perfection
Or striving for acceptance
Let me tell you, it’s only by the blood
It’s never been about deserving or earning
It’s a gift that’s freely given
Let me tell you, it’s only by the blood
Does anybody want to be holy, righteous
Purified and spotless
Let me tell you, it’s only by the blood
Does anybody want to be worthy, forgiven
Justified, really living
Let me tell you, it’s only by the blood
Verse 3
What can I say, thank You is not enough
Jesus Your grace, Your mercy poured out for us
I will love You forever, here on earth into heaven
I’ve been washed from the inside
I’ve been washed from the inside out
Jenn Johnson, David Funk - The Blood - Single
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Written by Dante Bowe, Jenn Johnson, Mitch Wong