A Selection of Hymns ‎#CXCII

CXCII. Prophet, priest, and king

1 Jesus, how precious is thy name;
The great Jehovah's darling, thou!
O let me catch the immortal flame,
With which angelic bosoms glow!
Since angels love thee, I would love,
And imitate the bless'd above.

2 My prophet, thou, my heavenly guide,
Thy sweet instructions I will hear:
The words that from thy lips proceed,
O how divinely sweet they are!
Thee my great prophet I would love,
And imitate the bless'd above.

3 My great high-priest, whose precious blood
Did once atone upon the cross;
Who now dost intercede with God,
And plead the friendless sinners cause:
In thee I trust; thee I would love,
And imitate the bless'd above.

4 My king supreme to thee I bow,
A willing subject at thy feet;
All other Lords I disavow,
And to thy government submit:
My savior king, this heart would love,
And imitate th bless'd above.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, how precious is thy name
• Title: Prophet, priest, and king
• Author: President Davies
• Meter: Carey's Tune
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Scripture:
  1 Peter 2:7
• Topic: Characters and Representations of Christ: Prophet, Priest and King; Christ: Prophet, Pries, and King
• Notes: Public Domain.

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