Rumination's on Hymns: "Before the Throne of God Above"

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 heav’n He stands No tongue can bid me thence depart. 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. 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 with 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 With Christ my Savior and my God. Charite Lees Bancroft This is definitely a favorite song. Any Christian who is not deeply moved by this hymn is in need of some serious introspection. From start to finish, a great deal of theology is taught. Christ as our High Priest at the right hand of God, Christ as our Saviour, Christ as the King of glory and our hope... if you can't tell, I really enjoy this song. Our pastor had the congregation actually sing it a second time so that the words might become more engrained on our hearts and minds. What great confidence we ought to have in Christ: how thankful we ought to be for what He has done for us.