Before the throne of God above

we have a strong and perfect plea;

a great high priest, whose name is Love,

who ever lives and intercedes.

Our names are written on his hands;

our names are hidden in his heart.

We know that while in heaven he stands

no power can force us to depart;

no power can force us to depart.

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.

Behold him there, the risen Lamb,

our perfect, spotless righteousness;

the great unchangeable ‘I AM’;

the King of glory and of grace.

One with our Lord we cannot die;

our souls are purchased by his blood.

Our lives are safe with Christ on high;

with Christ our Saviour and our God;

with Christ our Saviour and our God.

One with our Lord we cannot die;

our souls are purchased by his blood.

Our lives are safe with Christ on high;

with Christ our Saviour and our God;

with Christ our Saviour and our God.

“Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess.”

Charitie Lees Bancroft, Public Domain

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