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INTERCESSION OF CHRIST.
’Tis he, instead of me, is seen
When I approach to God.
4 Thus, though a sinner, I am safe ;
He pleads before the throne
His life and death in my behalf,
And calls my sins his own.
5 What wondrous love, what mysteries
In this appointment shine!
My breaches of the law are his,
And his obedience mine.
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The immutability of the love of Christ.
1 'T'HB intercession of our Lord
1 His people’s safety proves,
And to the end he loves the souls
Whom first he deigned to love.
2 ‘ Father,’ he cries, in his last hours,
‘ My brethren I commend
To thy protection ; from the snares
Of death and hell defend.
3 ' Father, ’tis my desire that all
Whom thou to me hast given,
Behold my glory and enjoy
With me an endless heaven ’
* 4 Thus Jesus prayed, nor shall his prayer
Be blown away and lost;
Christians, rejoice, your landing’s sure
On the celestial coast. ’
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Christ the Advocate.
1 I OOK up, my soul, with cheerful eye;
1—' See where the great Redeemer stands,
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