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Text:Great God, when I approach thy throne
Author:Anon.
Tune:DOWNS
Composer:Lowell Mason

444. Great God, when I approach thy throne

1 Great God, when I approach thy throne,
And all thy glory see;
This is my stay, and this alone,
That Jesus died for me!

2 How can a soul condemned to die,
Escape the just decree?
Helpless, and full of sin am I,
But Jesus died for me.

3 Burdened with sin's oppressive chain,
O, how can I get free?
No peace can all my efforts gain,
But Jesus died for me.

4 And, Lord, when I behold thy face,
This must be all my plea;
Save me by thy almighty grace,
For Jesus died for me.

Text Information
First Line: Great God, when I approach thy throne
Author: Anon.
Publication Date: 1886
Topic: The Sinner: Repentance and Acceptance
Tune Information
Name: DOWNS
Composer: Lowell Mason
Meter: C. M.
Key: E♭ Major
Notes: Alternate tunes: #399, 308, or 644.



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