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Hymnal Number
121Resource Type:
Keys included:
D
About this Hymn
Vikki Cook learned this hymn text from a pastor who brought it back from the UK. She was overcome by the theologically rich, Christ-centered lyrics. She recalls, "During my quiet times, I would take out the lyrics and be so affected by them. . . . I spent many mornings with God weeping over those lyrics." Christians are not immune from feelings such as despair and unworthiness, so it is good to be reminded that we have a loving Savior who intercedes on our behalf.
Lyrics
Verse 1
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 heav'n he stands, no tongue can bid me thence depart; no tongue can bid me thence depart.
Verse 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 to 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; to look on him and pardon me.
Verse 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 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; with Christ my Savior and my God!
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 heav'n he stands, no tongue can bid me thence depart; no tongue can bid me thence depart.
Verse 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 to 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; to look on him and pardon me.
Verse 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 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; with Christ my Savior and my God!
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Attribution & Copyright
Words: Charitie Lees Smith, 1863; alt. Vikki Cook
Music: Vikki Cook
© 1997 Sovereign Grace Worship (Integrity Music / www.integratedrights.com)
Music: Vikki Cook
© 1997 Sovereign Grace Worship (Integrity Music / www.integratedrights.com)