528. Behold the throne of grace!

1 Behold the throne of grace!
The promise calls me near;
There Jesus shows a smiling face,
And waits my prayer to hear.

2 That rich atoning blood,
Which sprinkled round I see,
Provides for those who come to God
An all-prevailing plea.

3 My soul! ask what thou wilt;
Thou canst not be too bold:
Since his own blood for thee he spilt,
What else can he withhold?

4 Thine image, Lord, bestow,
Thy presence and thy love;
I ask to serve thee here below,
And reign with thee above.

5 Teach me to live by faith;
Conform my will to thine;
Let me victorious be in death,
And then in glory shine.

Text Information
First Line: Behold the throne of grace!
Author: John Newton
Publication Date: 1886
Topic: The Christian: Meditation and Prayer
Tune Information
Name: OLNEY
Composer: Lowell Mason
Meter: S. M.
Key: E♭ Major
Notes: Alternate tunes: #558 or 266.



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