51. "The throne of grace"

1 Behold the throne of grace!
The promise calls me near;
There Jesus shows a smiling face,
And waits to answer prayer.

2 That rich atoning blood,
Which sprinkled round I see,
Provides for those who come to God
An all-prevailing plea.

3 My soul! ask what thou wilt;
Thou canst not be too bold:
Since his own blood for thee he spilt,
What else can he withhold?

4 Thine image, Lord, bestow,
Thy presence and thy love;
I ask to serve thee here below,
And reign with thee above.

5 Teach me to live by faith;
Conform my will to thine:
Let me victorious be in death,
And then in glory shine.

Text Information
First Line: Behold the throne of grace!
Title: "The throne of grace"
Author: John Newton
Language: English
Publication Date: 1890
Topic: Prayer and Invocation; Close of Worship; Opening of Service (1 more...)
Notes: Now Public Domain.
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