Author: Charitie Lees De Chenez (1841-1923) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #598 (2013) Lyrics: 1 Before the throne of God above
I have a strong, a perfect plea,
a great High Priest, whose name is Love,
who ever lives and pleads for me.
My name is graven on his hands,
my name is written on his heart;
I know that while in heaven he stands
no tongue can bid me thence depart,
no tongue can bid me thence depart.
2 When Satan tempts me to despair,
and tells me of the guilt within,
upward I look, and see him there
who made an end of all my sin.
Because the sinless Saviour died,
my sinful soul is counted free;
for God, the Just, is satisfied
to look on him and pardon me,
to look on him and pardon me.
3 Behold him there! the risen Lamb!
my perfect, spotless Righteousness,
the great unchangeable I AM,
the King of glory and of grace!
One with my Lord, I cannot die;
my soul is purchased by his blood;
my life is hid with Christ on high,
with Christ, my Saviour and my God,
with Christ, my Saviour and my God. Topics: Atonement; Children and All-Age Worship; Despair and Trouble; Forgiveness; God in grace and mercy; Jesus Names and images for; Jesus priesthood; Proper 24 Year B; The Third Sunday before Lent Year C; The Third Sunday of Lent Year B; Trust and Confidence Scripture: Hebrews 4:14 Languages: English Tune Title: BEFORE THE THRONE OF GOD ABOVE
Before the throne of God above