Before The Throne

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Before the throne of God above,
I have a strong and 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

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 Savior died
My sinful soul is counted free
For God the just is satisfied
To look on Him and pardon me

Behold Him there the risen Lamb, my perfect spotless righteousness
The great unchangeable I AM, the King of glory and of grace

One in Himself I cannot die
My soul is purchased by His blood
My life is hid with Christ on high
With Christ my Savior and my God

Charlie Bancroft, Public Domain