Jesus the great high priest, Hath full attonement made (Henkel)

Verse 1

Jesus the great High Priest Hath full attonement made, Will make his people truly bless'd Who own him for their head.

Verse 2

The Priests ordain'd of old, They answer'd to their times: But all their off'ring never could Attone for all their crimes.

Verse 3

But Christ the Saviour brings Off'rings of greater worth-- Than typ's and shadow of those things That only held him forth.

Verse 4

Not blood of Calves or Goates Did Jesus sacrifice; To cleanse the soul from sin and spots, Must be of greater price.

Verse 5

Jesus by his own blood, Went in that holy place, And sacrifc'd himself to God, To save all Adam's race.

Verse 6

He ever reigns above And for us interceeds: There manifests his tender love, And there our causes pleasds.