The beautiful lyrics are by Mrs. Elvina Mabel Hall. The original tune, used in stanzas 1 and 3, is by John T. Grape. The alternate tune, used in stanzas 2 and 4, is from Eurreal Winford Montgomery's Vicksburg Blues.

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This 19th century hymn was composed by two members of a church. The words were composed by Elvina M. Hall and the tune by John T. Grape. They each composed their part unaware of each other's efforts. Mrs Hall showed the lyrics to the pastor, and Mr. Hall showed the music to the pastor, and the pastor recognized a perfect fit. It has since become a popular hymn, and for good reason.
Because the melody of Eurreal Wilford Montgomery's Vicksburg blues is such a favorite, it is used for stanzas 2 and in place of Mr. Grape's original tune.

Jesus paid it all
Lyrics By Elvina M. Hall
Music By John T. Grape
Alternate melody Eurreal Winford Montgomery

I hear the Savior say, Your strength indeed is small
Child of weakness, watch and pray, find in me, your all in all

Jesus paid it all, All to Him I owe;
Sin had left a crimson stain, He washed it white as snow

Lord, now indeed I find, Your power, and yours alone
Can change the leper's spots and melt the heart of stone

Jesus paid it all, All to Him I owe;
Sin had left a crimson stain, He washed it white as snow

For nothing good have I, whereby your grace to claim
I'll wash my garments white in the blood of Calvary’s Lamb

Jesus paid it all, All to Him I owe;
Sin had left a crimson stain, He washed it white as snow

And when before the throne, I stand in Him complete
I’ll lay my trophies down, all down at Jesus’ feet

Jesus paid it all, All to Him I owe;
Sin had left a crimson stain, He washed it white as snow


An extra verse not in the hymn book, and not in the mp3:
And now complete in Him
My robe His righteousness,
Close sheltered ’neath His side,
I am divinely blest.