The Advocate
Charitie Bancroft (1863)
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!
Have a wonderful Sunday!
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Donna
Thank you, Donna.
DeleteAmen, Amen, Amen!! Love this on such a beautiful Sunday Morning...
ReplyDeleteWe had a beautiful day too, and we were blessed with some needed rain.
DeleteI love this song! And now it's running through my head - thank you!
ReplyDeleteI wasn't familiar with it, but I love the words. I need to find it on the internet.
DeleteI've not seen this by that title (I've always seen "Before the Throne of God"), but I love this song, especially the second stanza.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the other title. I found this in the latest Michael Reeves book I was reading. I'm going to look it up online so I can hear it.
DeleteA beautiful hymn.
ReplyDeleteThe words are so meaningful.
DeleteI hope you have been enjoying a peaceful Sunday.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Thank you, Jan. It was a peaceful day
DeleteBeautiful!
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DeleteThis is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda. I love the words
DeleteAmen! So powerful!!
ReplyDeleteThe words were printed in Michael Reeves book Rejoicing in Jesus, and I didn't associate a tune with them, until I read Barbara's comment. When I Googled it to hear the tune, I realized we sing it at church. Here's a link if you are interested. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LULK2nZ6sCc
DeleteThis song gets me everytime we sing it. It's a hanky one for me.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean, my friend. How Can It Be is one that also gets me. xx
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