There is a Fountain Filled With Blood

[redbrian3655]

This hymn is a real favorite. The writer, William Cowper, was Poet Laureate of England in the 18th -Century. He suffered from severe melancholia and depression, and actually lived apart from Christ for years. He wrote this hymn based off of hearing one of John Newton's sermons. They composed the Olney Hymnbook for the poor mill workers to sing to remember the sermon. Only in his last year did Cowper return to Christ, and on his death-bed he said:'Alas... I am not forsaken!"

[neilards]

without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness for sin

[causeytrio]

I love that fountain and I love Jesus for providing it

[causeytrio]

I thank God for that fountain of blood without it I would have no hope

[Rangerett]

Lovely piano...most wonderful message.

[azianoel00]

Thanks for posting the lyrics along with the video. I have to learn this song today and the way you put the lyrics make it look less intimidating. Thanks.

[mountainwarriorprod]

This Christian says: Beautiful including the paint drip effect. Play on. -Justin +

[HeadCaptain]

One of my favorites, Thanks you and God Bless,

[shobyms]

This is one of my fav song too since my grandama used to sing when i tell her to sing and i remember i was a little boy and i had a tape recorder so i record her songs without her knowledge..reminds me great memories of my childhood days! and i love this amazing tune as well, thank for posting ddupshaw!

[graceinmay]

well, i am a Christian, and i thank you for posting this song. it's one of my favorites, and i like both the words and the tune. you play very nicely, too. God bless you, and thanks for the music, Ddupshaw.

[0Zeon0]

i think it is quite meaningful to use tat way of blood dripping because it reminds us tat

1) It is very painful to die on the cross, yet Jesus willing to shed His blood for us

2) We are not to use His grace as tool but appreciate it as a gift and respond Him by showing our love towards Him, this is the only thing we can do...

3) God loves us always and His love can get us home

Peace

[bitherwack]

There is something very off-putting about the way the words dribble onto the screen like some 60's B grade splatter flick.

No wonder non-Christians find us to seem vengeful and blood thirsty. It is no doubt a sad mistake, but nevertheless, Iraqi civilians can't help but wonder why they must pay for something they have no hand in. I wish we could understand how the Muslims see us. It would be quite sobering I'm sure. I pray we can see our way to ending this war and finding God's forgiveness.

[ddupshaw]

For most of my videos I film myself playing but the video quality for this one was poor. So, rather than not post it, I simply decided to show words instead. I assure you, the way the words appear on the screen is not at all symbolic.

[bitherwack]

Then I suggest you leave the words white, and let them fade in and out. Please, please, don't continue with this dripping red. Its just too sacreligious.

[ddupshaw]

ha, I hadn't planned on using such letters again.

That said, in posting videos on here I've also learned that it's impossible to please everyone and that Christians are, oddly enough, the most critical and most likely to split hairs. . .

[bitherwack]

For all blood thirsty kitsch-mongers, a few lines of doggerel to celebrate the birth of your favorite corpse.

"...There is a fountain filled with blood,

Its spraying everywhere...

It gets into my eyes and ears, my mouth and nose and hair...

The blood it dribbles down my face, and curdles on my cheek...

I wish it wouldnt flow so much, my stomach's feeling weak...

This bloodbath isn't what He meant, God's cookies now 'a blow...

An every where that Mary went, Lambs blood was sure to flow...(?)"

[ddupshaw]

1.) I think it's absurd to deem anything as 'sacrilegious.'

2.) I don't understand why everyone has taken this video so seriously. I only posted it because I like the music!!

[adaneth]

@bitherwack

Isn't it a wonder that to some this song is just words and music. But to others it is their song, their praise, and their life spoken out. The Lord is amazing. When I sing this song with my whole heart and mind, and with all my strength, I cry, because I know the meaning of it. The meaning of being redeem finally, victory! The precious blood of Jesus...thank you Lord for this song.

[silentmime4]

@ddupshaw Thank you so much for this video! And I agree a trillion percent with what you say: you can't please everyone. Some people hate red; others purple; and further still, some are colour blind ;). Personally, I think the red font very befitting of the song's message "fountain filled with BLOOD". The song has absolutely nothing to do with vengeance or blood-thirstedness, but the love and mercy of God demonstrated through the blood of Jesus. I am forever grateful <3

[silentmime4]

@ddupshaw @ddupshaw Thank you so much for this video! And I agree a trillion percent with what you say: you can't please everyone. Some people hate red; others purple; and further still, some are colour blind ;). Personally, I think the red font very befitting of the song's message "fountain filled with BLOOD". The song has absolutely nothing to do with vengeance or blood-thirstedness, but the love and mercy of God demonstrated through the blood of Jesus. I am forever grateful <3

[storypeddler]

JustAboutMyFaith, you misunderstand the meaning of the hymn. It says nothing about Jesus dying or shedding blood over and over again. It rejoices in the once-and-foe-all shed blood of the Lamb of God as the only redeeming sacrifice for lost and sinful man. The words of the song cannot be clearer in their meaning.

[McKerrellGirl]

Who did the piano on this? It's beautiful!

[ddupshaw]

Thanks. I did.

[itumurwa]

Why do you allow satan to abuse you. Shameon you. You need Jesus Christ. Wake up

[CelestialAura]

This song is completely figurative. Not literal. Yes, literally, his blood spilled on the ground, but it was an act of God's Will. Jesus was the Sacrificial Lamb, and his blood is meant to cleanse sinners just as real sheep were slaughtered and brought to the offering to cleanse the sins of those who offered it.

[AdmiralAckbarX2]

I really don't see the point of you making these posts. Did Paul not tell us to boast in nothing but the power of Christ? You're just trying to boast to all of us by asserting some imagined intellectual superiority. Maybe you should be asking yourself if you see the hypocrisy.

[AdmiralAckbarX2]

I don't really get what you're trying to say. Well, I comprehend your words, but I don't understand why you're doing it. Are you looking for attention? What kind of Christian criticizes another Christian for liking a song by taking the lyrics literally? Seriously, bro, get a life. Those verses don't apply here.

[haw45386]

Sorry, I'm at college now and, being on my college laptop, I'll be using this screen name. To begin, I'm going to ask you to stop being such a hypocrite. The act of rebuking for the false practice of one's faith is not supposed to be done the way you're doing it. Being abrasive is going to turn people away from your cause. You're not Christ, so you can't expect to be able to speak with the same authority that he was able to.

[haw45386]

That having been said... Let's get to the substance of your argument. Don't you think it's a bit ridiculous that you get so worked up over people asking Christ for forgiveness? Assuming you are right, your reaction is blown way out of proportion. You quote Hebrews 9:22, which states, as you said, that the law requires the shedding of blood for forgiveness. This is true. You're already correct in saying that "Christ has already shed all of hte blood He's going to."

[haw45386]

So of course Christ only died once! However, you're stretching the verses to fit some meaning that was not intended. All the writer of Hebrews is saying is that there is no longer any need for sacrifice in order to repent, as Jesus' blood has taken care of that. How you can configure that into some sort of justification for telling people off on Youtube for saying "forgive me of my sins" is beyond my comprehension. I sin anew ever single day, and every time I sin, I will ask for forgiveness.

[haw45386]

This is not because it's required of me to get to heaven, but because every time I screw up, I've sinned. It means I didn't learn from the last time I sinned. It means I'm still thankful. If the verses you quoted were meant to be taken the way you think, then why does Christ in the Lord's prayer, the prayer we are to model the structure of our prays after, ask for forgiveness?

[haw45386]

Nono, I'm AdmiralAckbar. I understand exactly what you're saying, but I'm here to tell you that what we're doing and what this video is saying is not at all what you think! I think you're delving too far into and getting a little confused by the realm of semantics, and it's creating a divide between you and I that simply doesn't exist.

[haw45386]

No. I'd like to say that I respectfully disagree with you, but I cannot. There is nothing legitimate about your claims. Yes, you're very creative. I loved the bit about how you try to pin me as somebody who ignores scripture and instead would rather defend a song. Clever, but ridiculous. The song is not creating a divide; that, my friend, is you.

[EvilBetty123]

JustFaith, I've read some of your comments, and I'm personally trying to get a better understanding of what you're trying to say. Yes, Christ's forgiveness is unconditional...but in other posts, it seemed as if you were saying that Christ's death and resurrection has provided salvation even for those who do not believe in Him (which is contradicted multiple times in Scripture; Acts 10:43, just for one example)

[haw45386]

I'm sorry, I draw the line here. For you to even suggest that somebody might possibly go to hell for asking forgiveness from God is not only ludicrous, but shows just how little grasp of the scripture you actually have. Taking a position of obscurity does not make you any wiser, and it seems you're just trying to look smart by formulating an uncommon opinion.

[EvilBetty123]

Hang on again...your statements are confusing, as is your choice of Scripture. Possible as opposed to universal? No one is saying that salvation is universal. The only way to be saved is to accept Christ as Lord and Savior. It's as simple as that. How in any way is the song disagreeing with that old fact of faith?

[PunkSyssy]

JustAbout, I agree with you that often Christians speak loudly, with little to say. We fall very short every time, dont we? I may disagree with you on this. I'm not sure yet: You state that God cannot forgive without the shedding of blood, but I find Jesus quite capable of doing so. What do you say to the account of Christ healing a lame man saying, "Your sins are forgiven?" You seem 2insist that God requires blood shed per each forgiveness, and I wonder what you have to say about this story

[PunkSyssy]

I think if the argument were reversed, you'd call that a stretch. Also, you idea makes no room for John 20:23. Regardless, you've argued two points: bloodshed per forgiveness and no "fountain." Honestly, your "credit card" is all too much like someone else's "fountain, filled with blood," so while you argue one, you've lost the other.

[mkl62]

I put in Golden Harps Are Sounding and I get this. I am an ELCA Lutheran from South Carolina. I play the piano and organ. This past Sunday, I played this for Sunday School Assembly. It is written and composed by Frances R. Havergal. It is to the tune HERMAS. Just thought I'd share.

[2792846]

My dad died in 2002 and I had someone sing this....the story behind the song and how William Cowper(as in Cooper) wrote it. Please research the story and get a blessing.

[OldIronbutt]

My most favorite and will be my primary funeral hymn. Stranger, do not make fun but listen to and consider the words. As for me and my family, we will follow Jesus.

[eternalrabbit]

praise the Lord Jesus Christ for His precious Bloood that was shed for us.