Sunday Hymn: Before the Throne of God Above
by Rosemary ~ April 20th, 2008Before 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!
~Charitie Bancroft, 1863
April 20th, 2008 at 6:49 am
Since I’m home again this Sunday, I began my morning devotions with this hymn. I treasure the words and truth that gives them meaning. Thanks for posting this.
I was singing it all day yesterday and through the night every time I woke up. Just had to post it!
April 20th, 2008 at 9:07 am
To look on Him and pardon me. What a wonderful blessing tha is. Have a beautiful day Rosemary!
April 20th, 2008 at 11:00 am
One of my favorite hyms! I cannot sing it (or read it!) without tears.
April 20th, 2008 at 5:28 pm
Oh, I love that hymn! It is so humbling to think on the truth of it. Thanks for posting it, Rosemary.
April 21st, 2008 at 10:09 am
One of my favorites,too…we sing it in corporate worship as well as family time. The second verse often brings tears.