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