A Drop of Blood

A few years ago, a man I was dating at the time shared a song with me. It is called "A Drop of Blood", by Aaron Edson, and it is about the Atonement of the Savior. If the video doesn't work, I've transcribed the lyrics below so that you can at least read them. I think it's a beautiful song.

A drop of blood falling from his chin

He says, Mommy, I don’t want that bike no more

But a mother’s love says, Darling, try again

Let’s show this bike of yours who just turned four

And I know it hurts, but child, it’s just best if you pull through

‘Cuz the pain will go away someday but the strength will stay with you.

Once upon a time

A Friend of mine suffered more than you

Then He showed the world what men of sorrows ought to do

He opened up the door for me and let me walk right through

He paid the price

Let’s see what you can do

A drop of blood falling from her chin

Marks the hours every day she plays

But a master’s love says You’ll play that violin

And the sound will touch their hearts like heaven’s rays

And I know it hurts, but child, it’s just best if you pull through

‘Cuz the pain will go away someday but the strength will stay with you.

Once upon a time

A Friend of mine suffered more than you

Then He showed the world what men of sorrows ought to do

He opened up the door for me and let me walk right through

He paid the price

Let’s see what you can do

A drop of blood fell from His chin

When He was born in Bethlehem

A tiny child’s life begins this way

But look at what that Child became

He freed a world from sin and shame

That’s why we’ll praise His Blessed Name this day

A drop of blood falling from His chin

He said, Father, I would not drink this bitter cup

But a Father’s love gave Him strength to pay for sin

And thanks to Him, we might be lifted up

So I know it hurts, but listen, it’s just best if you pull through

‘Cuz the pain will go away someday but the strength will stay with you

Once upon a time

A Friend of mine suffered more than you

Then He showed the world what men of sorrows ought to do

He opened up the door for me and let me walk right through

He paid the price

Let’s see what we can do