Nothing but the blood of Jesus has a wonderful

message. I try to bring the text to life by

improvising with a lively accompaniment.

Do you realize that this hymn uses only two chords?

The I and V….meaning….G and D chord.

If the congregation sings parts…I have to use the

written chords to agree with the voice parts.

Editor notes for “Nothing but the Blood”

Verse One

Right hand: Plays three to four notes for fullness

Left hand: Uses stepping down octaves for a march-like tone

Verse Two

Right hand: Adds an eighth note rhythm for livelier sound

Left hand: Consists of alternating bass note movement

to avoid a montone effect.

Verse Four

Right hand: Adds a little change; especially in the last measure

Left hand: Same pattern as verse one but in eighth note pattern.

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 Try applying these same accompaniment ideas

to a similar hymn — “A Shelter in the Time of Storm”