Zechariah 13: 1 by John Newton
The work is a hymn that meditates on the redemptive power of Christ’s sacrifice, using vivid imagery of a blood-filled fountain to represent the cleansing and renewing grace offered to sinners. It portrays the blood of the Lamb as a continual source of forgiveness—able to wash away all guilt—and highlights that even a notorious sinner, exemplified by the dying thief, can attain salvation through faith. The piece moves through a progression of spiritual insights: beginning with the immediate purification experienced at the sight of divine grace, continuing with a personal affirmation that eternal love and redemption have transformed the believer’s life, and culminating in the promise of a heavenly reward. The believer anticipates a future where every aspect of life, including the ability to express praise, is imbued with the continuous influence of divine mercy. The tone is one of unwavering certainty and deep commitment, as the author declares that the power of Christ’s blood remains unceasing until the complete assembly of the redeemed is preserved from sin. This dual temporal perspective—experiencing salvation in the present while yearning for an everlasting communion with the divine—underscores the themes of grace, faith, and enduring hope that permeate the work.
By John Newton · First published 1779 · Genre: Christian Hymn, Religious Poetry, Devotional Literature · 266 words
First lines
I: There is a fountain fill'd with blood / Drawn from Emmanuel's veins; / And sinners plunged beneath that flood / Lose all their guilty stains.
II: The dying thief rejoiced to see / That fountain in his day; / And there have I, as vile as he, / Wash'd all my sins away.
III: Dear dying Lamb, thy precious blood / Shall never lose its power / Till all the ransom'd church of God / Be saved, to sin no more.
IV: E'er since, by faith, I saw the stream / Thy flowing wounds supply, / Redeeming love has been my theme, / And shall be till I die.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: John Newton
- Date: 1779 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Christian Hymn, Religious Poetry, Devotional Literature, Theological Reflection, Inspirational Literature
- Length: 266 words
- Structure: 1 section, 10 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Christian Hymn — The work is clearly a hymn that expresses core Christian beliefs about redemption and salvation through Christ’s sacrifice.
- Religious Poetry — The lyrical structure and evocative imagery classify it as religious poetry that communicates spiritual themes in a poetic form.
- Devotional Literature — Its content and tone are intended for personal reflection and worship, making it suitable for devotional reading.
- Theological Reflection — The text engages with deep theological themes such as sin, grace, and redemption, prompting theological contemplation.
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biblical commentary · prophetic literature · Old Testament · scripture analysis · Christian doctrine · spiritual reflection · divine judgment · apocalyptic themes · revelation · salvation · faith · redemption