Laudes Domini ‎#171

171. The atoning Priest

1 Now to the Lord, who makes us know
The wonders of his dying love,
Be humble honors paid below,
And strains of nobler praise above.

2 'Twas he who cleansed our foulest sins,
And washed us in his precious blood;
'Tis he who makes us priest and kings,
And brings us rebels near to God.

3 To Jesus, our atoning Priest,
To Jesus, our eternal King,
Be everlasting power confessed!
Let every tongue his glory sing.

4 Behold! on flying clouds he comes,
And every eye shall see him move;
Though with our sins we pierced him once,
He now displays his pardoning love.

5 The unbelieving world shall wail,
While we rejoice to see the day;
Come, Lord! nor let thy promise fail,
Nor let thy chariot long delay.

Text Information

• First Line: Now to the Lord, who makes us know
• Title: The atoning Priest
• Author: Isaac Watts
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: The Lord Jesus Christ; Christ: Priest; Christ: Resurrection of; Intercession

Tune Information

• Name: DUKE STREET
• Composer: J. Hatton
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: E♭ Major