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With blood—but not his own—the Jew drew near The mercy-seat, and heaven received his prayer. Yet still his hope was dimmed by doubt and fear: “If Thou should’st mark transgression, who might dare To stand before Thee?” Mercy loves to spare And pardon, but stern Justice has a voice, And cries—Our God is holy, nor can bear Uncleanness in the people of His choice. But now One Offering, ne’er to be renewed, Hath made our peace for ever. This now gives Free access to the Throne of Heavenly Grace, No more base fear and dark disquietude, He who was slain—the Accepted Victim!—lives, And intercedes before the Father’s face.
With blood—but not his own—the Jew drew near The mercy-seat, and heaven received his prayer. Yet still his hope was dimmed by doubt and fear: “If Thou should’st mark transgression, who might dare To stand before Thee?” Mercy loves to spare And pardon, but stern Justice has a voice, And cries—Our God is holy, nor can bear Uncleanness in the people of His choice. But now One Offering, ne’er to be renewed, Hath made our peace for ever. This now gives Free access to the Throne of Heavenly Grace, No more base fear and dark disquietude, He who was slain—the Accepted Victim!—lives, And intercedes before the Father’s face.
In print by 1888 AD · industrial
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- In print by 1888 AD · industrial
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Page 323 · printed citation: Conder · subject: INTERCESSION
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