Wash away wash away
Wash away ev’rything
Let Your cleansing love flow through
Wash away wash away
Wash away ev’rything but You
Wash away the darkness Lord
Wash away my pride
Permeate my heart and soul
And spirit with Your light
Wash away the darkness
Wash away my failures Lord
Make me clean again
I can’t bear to stand before You
In these rags of sin
Wash away my failures
Strip me of ambition
And need for man’s applause
Empty ev’ry hope except
That I might know You God
I just wanna know You God
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
Nothing but the blood
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
Nothing but the blood
(REPEAT)
Wash away wash away ev’rything
Let Your cleansing love flow through
Wash away wash away
Wash away ev’rything
Wash away wash away
Wash away ev’rything
Let Your cleansing love flow through
Wash away wash away
Wash away ev’rything but You
Wash away
Wash away
Wash away
Don Poythress, Sue Smith
Song Meaning
“Wash Away” centres on asking God’s cleansing love to remove darkness, pride, failure, and everything that competes with him. Its repeated language turns doctrine into prayer and gives worshippers words for a faithful response to God.
Biblical Message
The song closely reflects Psalm 51:7–10 and 1 John 1:9. These passages illuminate its central images and anchor its message in Scripture: God acts in grace, his people respond in faith, and hope rests in what he has promised.
Reflection
Use this song to pause, name the truth it declares, and consider the response it invites. It is especially fitting for confession, Lent, or prayer ministry. Let its central confession become a personal prayer and a shared encouragement to the church.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is “Wash Away” about?
It is about asking God’s cleansing love to remove darkness, pride, failure, and everything that competes with him.
Which Bible passages connect with this song?
Psalm 51:7–10 and 1 John 1:9 provide especially clear connections to its message.
How can this song be used in worship?
It can support confession, Lent, or prayer ministry, followed by Scripture reading, prayer, or quiet reflection.