360. His earthly work is done

1 His earthly work is done,
The Victim's blood is shed,
And Jesus now is gone
His people's cause to plead;
He stands in heaven, their great High Priest,
He bears their names upon his breast.

2 He sprinkles with his blood
The mercy-seat above;
He seals our brotherhood
With his atoning love;
And justice threatens us no more,
But mercy yields her boundless store.

3 No temple made with hands
His place of service is;
In heaven itself he stands,
A heavenly priesthood his:
In him the shadows of the law
Are all fulfilled, and now withdraw.

4 And though awhile he be
Hid from the eyes of men,
His people look to see
Their great High Priest again;
In brightest glory he will come,
And take his waiting people home.

Text Information
First Line: His earthly work is done
Author: Thomas Kelly
Publication Date: 1886
Topic: Christ: Mediation and Atonement
Tune Information
Name: LOGAN
Composer: L. A. Logan
Meter: H. M.
Key: G Major or modal
Notes: Alternate tunes: #252, 785, or 359.



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