Before the Throne of God Above
Grace Redeems: A Journey to Divine Acceptance
Lyrics
Before the throne of God above
Expressing the setting of being in the presence of God's throne.
I have a strong and perfect plea
Confidently asserting a strong and flawless argument or justification.
A great high priest Who’s name is love
Referring to Jesus as a loving high priest who intercedes on behalf of the speaker.
Who ever lives and pleads for me
Highlighting the perpetual intercession of Jesus for the speaker.
My name is graven on His hands
Symbolizing the personal connection between the speaker and Jesus, emphasizing care.
My name is written on His heart
Emphasizing a deep, intimate connection between the speaker and Jesus.
I know that while in Heaven He stands
Acknowledging Jesus' continuous presence in Heaven.
No tongue can bid me thence depart
Asserting that no one has the power to separate the speaker from God's presence.
No tongue can bid me thence depart
Reiterating the security of the speaker in God's presence.
When Satan tempts me to despair
Describing a moment of temptation and despair orchestrated by Satan.
And tells me of the guilt within
Pointing out Satan's accusation of guilt within the speaker.
Upward I look and see Him there
Focusing on looking upward to Jesus as the solution to despair.
Who made an end to all my sin
Highlighting Jesus' role in ending all sins for the speaker.
Because the sinless Savior died
Emphasizing the redemptive sacrifice of Jesus as sinless and its impact on the speaker.
My sinful soul is counted free
Affirming the freedom of the speaker's sinful soul due to Jesus' sacrifice.
For God the just is satisfied
Stating that God's justice is satisfied, allowing pardon for the speaker through Jesus.
To look on Him and pardon me
Reiterating the idea of looking to Jesus for pardon and emphasizing its significance.
To look on Him and pardon me
Repeating the emphasis on seeking pardon through looking at Jesus.
Behold Him there the risen lamb
Directing attention to Jesus as the risen Lamb, symbolizing victory over sin and death.
My perfect, spotless righteousness
Describing the righteousness of the speaker as perfect and untarnished.
The great unchangeable I Am
Referring to God as unchangeable, the King of glory and grace.
The King of glory and of grace
Highlighting the speaker's inseparable connection with God.
One with Himself I cannot die
Affirming the eternal life of the speaker through the purchase of their soul by Jesus' blood.
My soul is purchased by His blood
Emphasizing the security of the speaker's life hidden with Christ on high.
My life is hid with Christ on high
Declaring Christ as the Savior and God of the speaker.
With Christ my Savior and my God
Reiterating the speaker's identity with Christ as Savior and God.
With Christ my Savior and my God
Repeating the speaker's affirmation of identity with Christ as Savior and God.
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