Christ's Intercession

Verse 1

Well, the Redeemer's gone T' appear before our God, To sprinkle o'er the flaming throne With his atoning blood.

Verse 2

No fiery vengeance now, Nor burning wrath comes down; If justice call for sinners' blood, The Saviour shows his own.

Verse 3

Before his father's eye Our humble suit he moves, The Father lays his thunder by, And looks, and smiles, and loves.

Verse 4

Now may our joyful tongues Our Maker's honor sing, Jesus the priest receives our songs, And bears them to the King.

Verse 5

We bow before his face, And sound his glories high, "Hosanna to the God of grace That lays his thunder by.

Verse 6

"On earth thy mercy reigns, And triumphs all above;" But, Lord, how weak are mortal strains To speak immortal love!