Wherewith shall we approach the Lord

Verse 1

Wherewith shall we approach the Lord, And bow before his throne? By trusting in his faithful word, And pleading Christ alone.

Verse 2

The blood, the righteousness, and love Of Jesus, will we plead; He lives within the vail above, For us to intercede.

Verse 3

Sure ground, and sure foundation too, We find in Jesus’ name; Herein we every blessing view, And every favour claim.

Verse 4

Then let his name for ever be To us supremely dear; Our only, all-prevailing plea, For all our hope is there.

Verse 5

This is the name the Father loves To hear his children plead; And all such pleading he approves, And blesses them indeed.