The Irish Presbyterian Hymnbook ‎#R58c

R58c. Where high the heav'nly temple stands

1 Where high the heav'nly temple stands,
the house of God not made with hands,
a great High Priest our nature wears,
the guardian of mankind appears.
2 He who for men their surety stood,
and pour'd on earth his precious blood,
pursues in heav'n his mighty plan,
the Saviour and the friend of man.

3 Though now ascended up on high,
he bends on earth a brother's eye;
partaker of the human name,
he knows the frailty of our frame.
4 Our fellow-suff'rer yet retains
a fellow-feeling of our pains;
and still remembers in the skies
his tears, his agonies, and cries.

5 In ev'ry pang that rends the heart
the Man of sorrows had a part;
he sympathizes with our grief,
and to the suff'rer sends relief.
6 With boldness, therefore, at the throne,
let us make all our sorrows known;
and ask the aid of heav'nly pow'r
to help us in the evil hour.

Text Information

• First Line: Where high the heav'nly temple stands
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2004
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 4:14-16
• Notes: May sing to ELY (#9), MELCOMBE (#13) or WALTON (#23)

Tune Information

• Name: SOLDAU
• Harmonizer: David Evans, 1874-1948
• Meter: LM
• Key: F Major
• Source: Melody: Geystliche Gesangk-Buchleyn, Wittenberg, 1524; Thomas Dibdin's Standard Psalm Tune Book, 1852