Joy to the World ‎#209

209. Our Advocate

1 Arise, my soul, arise;
Shake off thy guilty fears;
The bleeding sacrifice
In my behalf appears:
Before the throne my surety stands,
My name is written on his hands.

2 He ever lives above
For me to intercede,
His all-redeeming love,
His precious blood to plead;
His blood atoned for all our race,
And sprinkles now the throne of grace.

3 The Father hears him pray,
His dear anointed one;
He can not turn away
The presence of his Son:
His Spirit answers to the blood,
And tells me I am born of God.

4 My God is reconciled;
His pard'ning voice I hear:
He owns me for his child;
I can no longer fear:
With confidence I now draw nigh,
And Father, Abba, Father, cry.

Text Information

• First Line: Arise, my soul, arise
• Title: Our Advocate
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1879

Tune Information

• Name: LENOX
• Meter: H. M.
• Key: B♭ Major