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The words to this hymn, as well as the music were written and composed by Elisha Albright Hoffman. He was born on May 7, 1839 in Orwgsberg, Pennsylvania. Hoffman’s parents, Frances A. and Rebecca A. Hoffman, were both of German descent. His father worked as a minister in the Evangelical Association for over 60 years, which likely influenced Elijah’s decision to enter the ministry.

Hoffman’s musical education was obtained from his parents. He never attended any school of music, but rather possessed natural, musical abilities, all his musical education came from his experiences at his father’s church, or at home. In addition to singing in church, the Hoffman household had a daily family worship time, of which singing was an important part. At a very early age, he became familiar with the musical and spiritual tradition of Evangelical hymnology. It was during these times that Elijah developed a love for sacred music, and he believe that music was “as natural a function of the soul, as breathing was a function of the body. “

During the American Civil War, when Elijah was 24, he enrolled for Civil War duty with the 47th Pennsylvania Militia Emergency of 1863, but did not ever serve with the “47 Pennsylvania Volunteers. ”(another name for it).

Hoffman attended Central High School and Union Seminary in New Berlin, Pennsylvania. He spent 11 years working with the evangelical Association and Publishing House in Cleveland Ohio. In 1866 at 26, Elisha married Susan M. Orwick, who was 22 at the time. He was ordained by the Presbytery in 1873 at 34 years of age. Two years later, his wife died, leaving him and three sons behind.

In 1879 at the age of 40, Hoffman remarried Emma, who was 26 years old. They had a baby boy in December of that same year. At the time they were living in Cleveland Ohio. From 1880 to 1920 to Hoffman pastored several congregations in Cleveland and Grafton Ohio; Benton Harbor, Michigan; and Cabery, Illinois. His longest pastorate was in Berlin Harbor Presbyterian Church, where he served for 33 years. It was during this time that he composed his greatest number of hymns. Among the most popular are: “What a Wonderful Savior, ” “Enough for Me, ” “Are You Washed in the Blood? ” “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms, ” “No Other Friend Like Jesus, ” “I Must Tell Jesus, ” and “Is Your All on the Altar? ” Hoffman also assisted in compiling and editing 50 different song books.

Elisha Hoffman died on November 5, 1929 at the age of 90 in Chicago Illinois and is buried in Oakwood Cemetery.

One of my very best Hymns.. so assuring, so comforting

What a blessing: we are daily cleansed by the blood of the Lamb!

God bless you with lots of happiness

Oh Lord, help me to be washed by your blood. Amen

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Awesome! 👌 We must be wash in Jesus blood, no other way to make it in. God blood is sufficient, for to consider that His life is in the blood. What manner of man is this, laying down His life for His enemies! Only this God-Man would freely give up His life to save a wretch like me! All I can do is repent, put away sinfulness and surrender to Jesus my lovely Redeemer..!

This song ministers to me every time when I feel spiritual awkwardness. It challenges me to run to Jesus for cleansing in order to experience wholeness.

Glory be to God