Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs ‎#XCIII

XCIII. Moses, Aaron, and Joshua

1 'Tis not the law of ten commands
On holy Sinai giv'n,
Or sent to men by Mose's hands,
Can bring us safe to Heav'n.

2 'Tis not the blood which Aaron spilt,
Nor smoke of sweetest smell,
Can buy a pardon for our guilt,
Or save our souls from hell.

3 Aaron the priest resigns his breath,
At God's immediate will,
And in the desert yields to death,
Upon th' appointed hill.

4 And thus on Jordan's yonder side
The tribes of Isr'el stand,
While Moses bow'd his head and di'd
Short of the promis'd land.

5 Isr'el, rejoice, now *Joshua leads,
He'll bring your tribes to rest;
So far the Saviour's name exceeds
The ruler and the priest.

Text Information

• First Line: 'Tis not the law often commands
• Title: Moses, Aaron, and Joshua
• Author: Watts
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 7:11
  ;
  Hebrews 7:19
  ;
  Hebrews 4:8-9
  ;
  Isaiah 4:4
• Topic: Particular Types, and General Prophesies of Jesus, from the Legal and Prophetic Dispensations
• Notes: * Joshua the same with Jesus, and signifies a Saviour

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