Hymns, #1209

Encouragement - For Entering the Holy of Holies

Eng/Kor:1209  Chin:-  Span:-  Rus:-  Tag:-  Fra:-  Por:-

Lyrics:Unknown
Music:Lewis Edson
Meter:6.6.6.6.8.8.

Hymns using same tune:

#300 (Tune 2), #1109, #1244

 
 1 

Praise God for tidings glad —

We're at the throne of grace;

Our gospel's not so low,

We're in the highest place.

We're meeting here around the throne,

Enjoying God with all His own.

 
 2 

Start in the outer court,

But aim to get inside;

The Holy Place is good,

But do not there abide.

Leave sin behind — it's put away;

We're in the veil with God to stay.

 
 3 

To rise from earth to heav'n,

A deeper turn we need;

To be where Christ is now

Upon the throne indeed.

We're gathered at the throne of grace,

Beholding Jesus face to face.

 
 4 

We're being turned as one,

Not individually;

Not private Christians now.

But Body Christians we.

As members here in one accord,

We are the Body of the Lord.

 
 5 

As Body Christians now

We have a higher word.

Foundation's word we see,

'Tis altar, cross, and blood.

Perfection's word is little known,

'Tis fellowship around the throne.

 
 6 

Christ is objective too,

But subjective are we

In our experience;

Our spirit is the key.

God, throne, and holiest — we see

Our spirit now contains all three.

 
 7 

Leviticus is past,

And Aaron's work is o'er;

Melchisedec is here,

High Priest forevermore;

His ministry is now so fine:

He comes to feed us bread and wine.

 
Hymn #1209