Hi, Blind Will-
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If a song text comes from Scripture, I'm likely to like it. If not, then otherwise. I know the "blood of the Lamb" imagery comes from the Book of Revelation. The oxymoron of being washed in the blood of the Lamb is very powerful, but some songs get too bloody and warlike. The whole idea of the Book of Revelation is that the meek, gentle, loving Lamb conquers over the forces of violence and hatred - by shedding blood. I see no place for aggressiveness in Christianity, but many of the hymns with blood and warfare images, are very aggressive.


-Joe-