Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) ‎#453

453. Before the throne of God above

1 Before the throne of God above
I have a strong, a perfect plea;
a great high priest, whose name is Love,
who ever lives and pleads for me.

2 My name is written on his hands,
my name is hidden in his heart;
I know that while in heaven he stands
no tongue can force me to depart.

3 When Satan tempts me to despair
and tells me of the guilt within,
upward I look, and see him there
who made an end of all my sin.

4 Because the sinless Saviour died,
my sinful soul is counted free;
for God the just is satisfied
to look on him and pardon me.

5 Behold him there! the risen Lamb,
my perfect, spotless Righteousness,
the great unchangeable I AM,
the King of glory and of grace!

6 One with my Lord, I cannot die:
my soul is purchased by his blood,
my life is safe with Christ on high,
with Christ my saviour and my God.

Text Information

• First Line: Before the throne of God above
• Author: Charitie L. de Chenez (1841-1923)
• Meter: 8 8 8 8 (LM)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1987
• Topic: God's Church: Hope and Confidence; Pentecost 21: The Christian Hope

Tune Information

• Name: BRESLAU
• Meter: 8 8 8 8 (LM)
• Key: G Major
• Source: Melody in As Hymnodus Sacer Leipzig 1625