Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs ‎#CLXXXVI

CLXXXVI. Christ, ever Liveth to make Intercession

1 He lives, the great Redeemer lives,
(What joy the blest assurance gives!)
And now before his Father God,
Pleads the full merits of his blood.

2 Repeated crimes awake our fears,
And justice arm'd with frowns appears;
But in the Saviour's lovely face
Sweet mercy smiles, and all is peace.

3 Hence then, ye black despairing thoughts,
Above our fears, above our faults,
His powerful intercessions rise,
And guilt recedes, and terror dies.

4 In every dark distressful hour,
When sin and Satan join their pow'r;
Let this dear hope repel the dart,
That Jesus bears us on his heart.

5 Great Advocate, Almighty Friend—
On him our humble hopes depend:
Our cause can never, never fail,
For Jesus pleads, and must prevail.

Text Information

• First Line: He lives, the great Redeemer lives
• Title: Christ, ever Liveth to make Intercession
• Author: Steele
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 7:25
  ;
  Romans 8:27
• Topic: The Intercession of the great High Priest; Merciful and Faithful

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