Before the Throne
The Modern Post
From the Grace Alone EP
[Intro]
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[Verse 1]
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Before the throne of God above, I have a strong and perfect plea.
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A great high Priest whose Name is Love, who ever lives and pleads for me
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My name is graven on His hands; my name is written on His heart.
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I know that while in Heaven He stands no tongue can bid me thence depart
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No tongue can bid me thence depart
[Intro]
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[Verse 2]
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When Satan tempts me to despair, and tells me of the guilt within
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Upward I look and see Him there, who made an end of all my sin
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Because the sinless Savior died my sinful soul is counted free
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For God the just is satisfied to look on Him and pardon me.
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To look on Him and pardon me.
[Verse 3]
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Behold Him there the risen Lamb, my perfect spotless righteousness
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The great unchangeable I AM, the King of glory and of grace,
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One with Himself I cannot die; my soul is purchased by His blood,
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My life is hid with Christ on high with Christ my Savior and my God
[Ending]
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Because the sinless Savior died my sinful soul is counted free
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For God the just is satisfied to look on Him and pardon me.
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To look on Him and pardon me.
