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,
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 Lees Bancroft