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SDAH 336
There is a fountain filled with blood drawn from Emmanuel’s veins;
And sinners plunged beneath that flood lose all their guilty stains.
Lose all their guilty stains, lose all their guilty stains;
And sinners plunged beneath that flood lose all their guilty stains.
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Hymn Spotlight: There Is a Fountain
William Cowper wrote this deeply personal hymn in 1770, following a period of mental anguish. Titled “Praise for the Fountain Opened,” it reflects his healing and renewed faith in Christ’s cleansing blood, drawn from Zechariah 13:1. The original seven stanzas trace Cowper’s spiritual journey—from guilt to assurance, from brokenness to confident praise. The tune, CLEANSING FOUNTAIN, is a pentatonic melody (using just five notes), giving it a plaintive, folk-like character that resonates with heartfelt simplicity. As we sing, we are invited to join Cowper in celebrating God’s grace that washes away all sin—past, present, and future.
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Introductions for Sabbath School Song Service (based on specific lesson quarterlies):
William Cowper (1731-1800; see SDAH 107) wrote this hymn of seven stanzas in 1770, after an attack of temporary insanity. It appeared in Richard Conyers’ in Collection of Psalm and Hymns, 1772, and then later as No. LXXIX in Olney Hymns, 1779. The last half of the sec0nd stanza as originally written shows Cowper’s recovery from his illness and his supreme confidence in God’s saving power. His words are in the past tense and express his spiritual experience at the time:
And there have I, as vile as he,
Wash’d all my sins away.
A change in the last line from “I’ll sing. . . when this . . . tongue lies silent in the grave” was made to accord with the doctrine of the unconscious sleep of death before the resurrection. Stanza 6 is Cowper’s fifth, and stanza 5 is his sixth, which mentions the “golden harp” and thus leads naturally into the omitted stanza, which is:
‘Tis strung, and tun’d, for endless years,
And form’d by power divine;
To sound in God the Father’s ears
No other name but Thine.
The title of the hymn was “Praise for the Fountain Opened,” which is based on the words “There shall be a fountain opened . . . for sin and for uncleanness” (Zech. 13:1). Cowper also wrote SDAH107, “God Moves in Mysterious Way,” and SDAH 315, “O for a Closer Walk!)
CLEANSING FOUNTAIN, an early American pentatonic melody, uses only 5 notes of the ordinary eight-note scale. If transposed to the correct key, it can be played entirely on the black notes of the piano. Pentatonic tunes omit the fourth and seventh notes of the well-known octave and are typical of many Scottish airs, e.g., “Loch Lomond.” They are also common in African melodies and hence in tunes used by, and popular among, North American negroes, for example: “Nobody knows the trouble I see.” Examples of such tunes in SDAH are BRADBURY, No. 190; I LOVE THEE, No. 236; and the unnamed tune for No. 279
📖 Reference: Companion to the Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal by Wayne Hooper and Edward E. White. Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1988.
Stanza:
1 – Zechariah 13:1
2 – Luke 23:42
5 – Revelation 14:2
Text
1
There is a fountain filled with blood drawn from Emmanuel’s veins;
And sinners plunged beneath that flood lose all their guilty stains.
Lose all their guilty stains, lose all their guilty stains;
And sinners plunged beneath that flood lose all their guilty stains.
2
The dying thief rejoiced to see that fountain in his day;
And there may I, though vile as he, wash all my sins away.
Wash all my sins away, wash all my sins away;
And there may I, though vile as he, wash all my sins away.
3
Thou dying Lamb, Thy precious blood shall never lose its power
Till all the ransomed church of God are saved, to sin no more.
Are saved, to sin no more, are saved, to sin no more;
Till all the ransomed church of God are saved, to sin no more.
4
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.
And shall be till I die, and shall be till I die;
Redeeming love has been my theme, and shall be till I die.
5
Lord, I believe Thou hast prepared, unworthy though I be,
For me a blood-bought free reward, a golden harp for me!
A golden harp for me! A golden harp for me!
For me a blood-bought free reward, a golden harp for me!
6
There in a nobler, sweeter song, I’ll sing Thy power to save,
When this poor lisping, stammering tongue is ransomed from the the grave.
Is ransomed from the grave, is ransomed from the grace;
When this poor lisping, stammering tongue is ransomed from the the grave.
Hymn Info
Biblical Reference
(a) Zech 13:1 (b) Luke 23:42 (e) Rev 14:2
Author
William Cowper (1731-1800)
Year Published
1770
Hymn Tune
CLEANSING FOUNTAIN
Metrical Number
C.M.D.
Tune Source
Early American Melody
Theme
SALVATION & REDEMPTION
For Music Ministers
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Jerusalem, My Happy Home, arranged by Mark Shepperd: This traditional American melody with 16th century text has been delightfully arranged for SATB choir and piano. Perfect for use during time of introspection and contemplation.
SATB choir (SATB). Sacred octavos. Capital University Choral Series. Sacred. Octavo. Beckenhorst Press #BP2042. Published by Beckenhorst Press (BP.BP2042). UPC: 748769020425. 6.75 x 10.25 inches. SKU: BP.BP2042
Jerusalem, My Happy Home, arranged by Richard Proulx: Scored for men’s voices (AATB) in 1971, this SATB designation for mixed voices loses none of the effectiveness of the original arrangement. “Jerusalem, My Happy Home” may be thought of as a partner piece to Proulx’s “Amazing Grace” from 1973 (G-6389), to which he later added a flute part. Both of these American folk hymn settings are characterized by canonic treatment of the melody and parallel open intervals in the men’s voices.
SATB choir, piano reduction – Early intermediate. Proulx Legacy Series. Tune Name: Land Of Rest. Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. GIA Publications #G-9053. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9053). UPC: 785147905301. 6.75 x 10.25 inches. English. Text Source: F. B. P., 16th c. manuscript., alt. SKU: GI.G-9053
Jerusalem, My Happy Home, arranged by Alice Parker: Choral (SATB) SKU: HL.8765184 Hinshaw Sacred. Octavo. Hal Leonard #HMC595. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.8765184). UPC: 728215004414. 6.75 x 10.25 inches.
Jerusalem, My Happy Home, arranged by James Hopkins: SATB choir, organ. SKU: EC.4942Composed by James F. Hopkins. 21st Century. Octavo. E.C. Schirmer Publishing #4942. Published by E.C. Schirmer Publishing (EC.4942). ISBN 600313449420. UPC: 600313449420. 6.75 x 10.25 inches. Text: F.B.P., 16th-Century.
Songs of Heaven (A collection of 5 hymns and spirituals for String Quartet) by Sharon Wilson String Quartet: These arrangements are straight-forward and suitable for late beginner to intermediate string groups since all notes for all instruments can be played in the first position. An optional repeat is provided for each song in case a longer selection is desired.
String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin – Level 2 – Digital Download. Christian, Folk, Sacred, Spiritual, Traditional. 44 pages. Sharon Wilson #1025815. Published by Sharon Wilson (A0.1445994). SKU: A0.1445994
Jerusalem My Happy Home (3-5 octaves) by Cathy Moklebust: Based on the early American tune “Land of Rest”, this lively and varied arrangement features themes of joy and happiness that are obvious in the introduction and first stanza, with the use of dancing, staccato rhythms. The second stanza is more flowing in style, and the third features a four-part round with flute, cello, optional handchimes, and the singing bell technique. The final stanza is full and glorious and includes a soaring flute descant. Voicing: 3, 4, 5 octaves handbells with optional 3 octaves handchimes, flute, violincello, and percussion.
Handbells – intermediate. SKU: CG.CGB632I Come with Joy to Meet My Lord. Composed by Early American Melody. Arranged by Cathy Moklebust. General, Holy Communion. With 3 octaves handchimes, Flute, Cello, Percussion. General, Holy Communion, Sacred. Handbell Score. 12 pages. Chorister’s Guild #CGB632. Published by Chorister’s Guild (CG.CGB632). UPC: 749193014813. 8.5 x 11 inches.
Jerusalem, My Happy Home by Wilbur Held: Five well-known hymns are set here in simple, pleasing style. The keyboard part works comfortably on either piano or organ, and the cello part will transfer easily, with a few adjustments, to other bass instruments.
Cello and keyboard – Medium – Digital Download. SKU: MQ.20-980-2E Composed by Wilbur Held. All Saints/All Souls. Score. 4 pages. MorningStar Music Publishers – Digital Sheet Music #20-980-2E. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers – Digital Sheet Music (MQ.20-980-2E).
Three Folk Hymns for Winds for Two Flutes, Oboe and Clarinet by Donna Robertson. Innovative arrangements of three familiar folk hymns, perfect for both sacred and secular settings. Instrumentation: 2 Flutes, Oboe, Clarinet.
Chamber Music. SKU: AY.CM109Arranged by Donna N. Robertson. Ensembles – Chamber Music. Score and parts. Alry Publications #CM109. Published by Alry Publications (AY.CM109). ISBN 9790302105312. 9 x 12 inches.
Transformations by Howard Helvey. 10 eloquent new arrangements for piano solo based on beloved hymn tunes: How Can I Keep From Singing? (ENDLESS SONG); Jerusalem, My Happy Home (LAND OF REST); Holy, Holy, Holy (NICAEA); Take Up Thy Cross, the Savior Said (BOURBON); Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness (GERMANY); Christians, We Have Met to Worship (HOLY MANNA); How Great Thou Art (HOW GREAT THOU ART); Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy (RESTORATION); Come Down, O Love Divine (DOWN AMPNEY); The Day Thou Gavest, Lord, Is Ended (ST. CLEMENT). Difficulty level: Early Advanced.
Piano. SKU: BP.PC25Composed by Howard Helvey. Arranged by Howard Helvey. Piano collections. Collection. Beckenhorst Press #PC25. Published by Beckenhorst Press (BP.PC25). 9 x 12 inches.
Jerusalem, My Happy Home by Charles E. Callahan Jr. Organ – Digital Sheet Music
Jerusalem, My Happy Home by Amanda Tero. An advanced hymn arrangement for the classically-trained pianist. This old melody is delightful and almost like a movie soundtrack. Nestled in moving sixteenth notes with a sprinkling of left hand melody. 4 pages. Keys of F and G. This is part of the Surrender collection—seven arrangements for advanced pianists. Full album also available on most streaming platforms.
Piano Solo – Level 4 – Digital Download. SKU: A0.1083918Composed by American Folk Hymn. Arranged by Amanda Tero. Praise & Worship,Sacred,Traditional. Score. 5 pages. Amanda Tero #688123. Published by Amanda Tero (A0.1083918).
American Folk Hymns for Piano, 8 Early Advanced to Advanced Arrangements by Anna Laura Page: These 8 folk hymns were adopted as American more than a century ago. Titles: Amazing Grace * I Am Bound for the Promised Land * I Know that My Redeemer Lives * Jerusalem, My Happy Home * My Shepherd Will Supply My Need * ‘Tis a Gift to Be Simple * When I Can Read My Title Clear * Wherever I May Wander.
Piano – Advanced; Early Advanced. SKU: AP.188898 Early Advanced to Advanced Arrangements. Composed by Anna Laura Page. Piano Collection; Piano Supplemental. Folk; Hymn; Sacred. Book. 36 pages. Alfred Music #00-18889. Published by Alfred Music (AP.18889). UPC: 038081171661. 9 x 12 inches. English.
Chords from Ultimate Guitar website (Some of the words may be different from the SDA Hymnal)
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Cowper was privileged to be born into the home of people who were members of the highest ranks of England’s societies. His father was a chaplain to King George II while his mother was a member of a prominent family of English royalty.
He had obvious talents in poetry, translating and letter writing, while a student at Westminster Abbey. But his father pushed him into a law career, a career in which he utterly disdained.
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