Christ Ever Liveth to Make Intercession

Verse 1

He lives, the great redeemer lives! What joy the blest assurance gives! And now before his Father God Pleads the full merits of his blood.

Verse 2

Repeated crimes awake our fears, And justice armed with frowns appears; But in the Savior's lovely face Sweet mercy smiles, and all is peace.

Verse 3

Hence then, ye dark, despairing thoughts, Above our fears, above our faults, His pow'rful intercessions rise, And guilt recedes, and terror dies.

Verse 4

In ev'ry dark, distressful hour, When sin and Satan join their pow'r; Let this dear hope repel the dart: That Jesus bears us on his heart.

Verse 5

Great advocate, almighty Friend— On him our humble hopes depend; Our cause can never, never fail, For Jesus pleads, and must prevail.