Hymn 'Are You Washed in The Blood' Gets Fantastic Bluegrass Cover

The hymn “Are You Washed in the Blood” has received a fantastic bluegrass cover. This rendition of the old church hymn, near and dear to the hearts of many, is one that you’ll find yourself returning to repeatedly. Watch the short but delightful clip to hear their sweet performance of the hymn “Are You Washed in the Blood.”

Hymns are undefeated when it comes to church music, and that will forever be the case. That may not be a statement likely to garner much agreement, especially given how popular contemporary Christian music has become. It’s reached the point when even many churches have turned away from and shunned hymns, which is, in my opinion, extremely disappointing.

However, there is simply no arguing when it comes to hymns and contemporary Christian tunes. Hymns might be old, hundreds of years old in some instances, but that's no reason to forget about them. They are so beautifully written, powerfully expressing Christ’s love, forgiveness, mercy and faithfulness. On the other hand, if you’ve heard one modern contemporary Christian song, you’ve heard them all. Honestly, they sound very similar to many of the songs on most pop radio stations.

In a clip posted on YouTube, a bluegrass group, Backwoods Bluegrass, performed one of those familiar but incredibly underutilized hymns: “Are You Washed in the Blood.”

Their performance is simple: the musicians do nothing more than play the notes and sing the lyrics as intended, and it’s fantastic. Sometimes that’s all you need, and that is most certainly the case here. Their talent and the song’s lyrics shine through, and honestly, what more do you need?

“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?

It’s a most enjoyable performance, and it deserves to be heard, but perhaps a handful of times.

Ephesians 5:19 “Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;”