Lyrics
Before the Throne of God above
I have a strong and perfect plea
A great High Priest whose name is Love
Who ever lives and pleads for me.
My name is graven on His hands
My name is written on His heart
I know that while in Heaven He stands
No tongue can bid me thence depart
No tongue can bid me thence depart.
When Satan tempts me to despair
And tells me of the guilt within
Upward I look and see Him there
Who made an end to all my sin.
Because the sinless Savior died
My sinful soul is counted free
For God the Just is satisfied
To look on Him and pardon me
To look on Him and pardon me.
Behold Him there! The risen Lamb
My perfect, spotless Righteousness
The great unchangeable I AM
The King of glory and of grace!
One with Himself I cannot die
My soul is purchased with His blood
My life is hid with Christ on high
With Christ, my Savior and my God
With Christ, my Savior and my God.
Song History & Meaning
Composer / Hymnodist: Charitie L. Bancroft
When guilt whispers that we are not enough, this timeless hymn redirects our eyes to the majesty of Heaven. In Jesus, we have a great High Priest who eternally advocates for us before the Father's throne. Our security does not rest on the strength of our own faith, but on the unshakeable love of the One who holds us. Today, rest deeply in the truth that your name is forever engraved on His hands, and no accusation can separate you from His grace.
📖 Related Scripture Passages:
- Hebrews 4:14: “Having then a great high priest, who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let’s hold tightly to our confession.”
- Hebrews 7:25: “Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to make intercession for them.”
- Revelation 3:5: “He who overcomes will be arrayed in white garments, and I will in no way blot his name out of the book of life, and I will confess his name before my Father and before his angels.”