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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)