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,
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!
Written by an Irishwoman by the name of Charitie de Cheney Lees Smith Bancroft (now that’s a name!) the lyrics of this incredible hymn have been captivating my mind all day – and I hope it continues to for some time! How much joy can a mind comprehend? The lord of lies and deceit prods, pulls and pushes me to despair; yet I can consider it pure joy! Trials and temptations come while he repeatedly beats me, Christ’s assurance is true. The Righteous One looks on Him and is satisfied with me!
Look at my Savior, my righteousness is not my own, but His. He is King and has pardoned me, He is unchangeable and I am free. No tongue can curse me, there is no greater Judge. My joy is complete, my self overwhelmed! My God loves and His glory endures, I am made strong in His presence because of the One who lives through me.
My joy is in Christ my Savior and my God! All of you stand and sing, for He is great and worthy of all praise! O praise Him and know that He is Good! He has made an end to our sin, and we are free. Can the joy of that be matched? Can it be understood? Is it not so moving or overwhelming that you do not weep with gladness? Or shout in proclamation? God is satisfied; are you not?
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