It is unknown who wrote the African American spiritual 'I know it was the blood', a popular Easter hymn
It has been recorded by many stars including Mahalia Jackson, The Pilgrim Jubilee Singers and Donnie McClurkin
'I know it was the blood' lyrics
I know it was the blood, I know it was the blood, I know it was the blood for me.
Chorus: One day when I was lost He died upon the cross. I know it was the blood for me.
They whipped Him all night long, They whipped Him all night long, They whipped Him all night long for me. [Chorus]
They pierced Him in His side, They pierced Him in His side, They pierced Him in His side for me. [Chorus]
He never said a mumblin' word, He never said a mumblin' word, He never said a mumblin' word for me. [Chorus]
He hung His head and died, He hung His head and died, He hung His head and died for me. [Chorus]
He's coming back again, He's coming back again, He's coming back again for me. [Chorus]