I first posted the words to this hymn back in September, but on a friend’s Facebook page I saw this music video someone had made of it.
This is an old hymn that is fairly new to me. I first heard it on the Soundforth CD Freedom Through Christ, then later on the CD A Quiet Heart. I wish it were still in our hymnbooks. I looked up and printed out the words soon after I heard it and listened to it over and over again. I can’t tell you how it has ministered to my heart.
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 L. Bancroft, 1863
This is lovely. The message is profound yet the medium is joyfully mellow.
Thanks for sharing this. Very nice
Oh my… I’m going to have to share this one with out music director… she may already know it – but something tells me not. Thank you Barbara!
Thanks for sharing this. It is beautiful and encouraging!
We sang this song in church on Sunday! I love it soo much♥