This hymn was written in 1863, but had made a revival in recent years. It is a very powerful hymn about Christ and His role past and present. It is a good reminder of what Christ did and is doing for His people. I love verse 2 which talks about when Satan tempts us to despair, we look to Jesus, who took away our sin. Read and enjoy these great truths about our great Savior.
Before the throne of God aboveI have a strong and perfect plea.A great high Priest whose Name is LoveWho 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 standsNo tongue can bid me thence depart.When Satan tempts me to despairAnd tells me of the guilt within,Upward I look and see Him thereWho 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,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!
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Every month, I will be posting the lyrics of a hymn as the new Hymn of the Month. I hope you will read it and try to apply it...hymns are such a blessing, let's not let them go to waste. My dad suggested something to me. He said whenever you're down or are facing a temptation, start to sing...so I sing hymns. There are different types of hymns. Some for praising God, some about the nature of God, and some about how God relates to His people. I bet you there is a good hymn for any sort of situation you are in, so I hope the ones I put up here every month will be helpful. Feel free to comment on any of these hymns and share any insight that you might have. ArchivesFebruary 2010 |
