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Behold the Throne of Grace!

John Newton (1779) • English

Primary Scripture: 1 Kings 3:5

Verse 1

Behold the throne of grace! The promise calls me near: there Jesus shows a smiling face, and waits to answer prayer.

Verse 2

That rich atoning blood, which sprinkled round we see, provides for those who come to God an all prevailing plea.

Verse 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?

Verse 4

Beyond thy utmost wants his love and pow'r can bless; to praying souls he always grants more than they can express.

Verse 5

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

Verse 6

Teach me to live by faith; conform my will to thine; let me victorious be in death, and then in glory shine.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • 1-kings 3:5

Reference 2

  • ezekiel 36:37

Reference 3

  • romans 12:2

Reference 4

  • 2-corinthians 5:7

Reference 5

  • galatians 2:2

Reference 6

  • ephesians 3:2

Reference 7

  • ephesians 4:24

Reference 8

  • colossians 3:1

Reference 9

  • hebrews 4:14-16

Reference 10

  • hebrews 10:19