Laudes Domini ‎#463

463. Our High Priest

1 Before the throne of God above
I have a strong, a perfect plea--
A great High Priest, whose name is Love,
Who ever lives and pleads for me.

2 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.

3 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.

4 Because the sinless Saviour died,
My sinful soul is counted free;
For God, the Just, is satisfied
To look on him, and pardon me,

5 One with himself, I cannot die,
My soul is purchased by his blood;
My life is hid with Christ on high,
With Christ, my Saviour and my God.

Text Information

• First Line: Before the throne of God above
• Title: Our High Priest
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Communion Songs

Tune Information

• Name: GALILEE
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: F Major or modal