Author: Toplady Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CLIII (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Awake, sweet gratitude, and sing Lyrics: 1 Awake, sweet gratitude, and sing,
Th' ascended savior's love:
Sing how he lives to carry on
His people's cause above.
2 With cries and tears he offer'd up
His humble suit below;
But with authority he asks,
Enthron'd in glory now.
3 For all that come to God by him,
Salvation he demands;
Points to their names upon his breast,
And spreads his wounded hands.
4 His sweet atoning sacrifice,
Gives sanction to his claim:
"Father, I will that all my saints
"Be with me where I am:
5 "By their salvation, recompense
"Th sorrows I endur'd;
"Just to the merits of thy son,
"And faithful to thy word."
6 Eternal life, at his request,
To every saint is given:
Safety on Earth, and, after death,
The plenitude of heaven.
7 [Founded on right, thy prayer avails,
The father smiles on thee;
And now thou in thy kingdom art,
Dear Lord, remember me.
8 Let the much incense of thy prayer
In my behalf ascend;
And as its virtue, so my praise,
Shall never never end.] Topics: The Intercession of Christ; Intercession of Christ Prevalent Scripture: John 17:24 Languages: English
Intercession pravalent