
Hymnal: Hymns and Spiritual Songs, in Three Books #II.CVIII (1793) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Hymnal Title: Hymns and Spiritual Songs, in Three Books First Line: Come, let us lift our joyful eyes Lyrics: 1 Come, let us lift our joyful eyes
Up to the courts above,
And smile to see the Father there
Upon a throne of love.
2 Once 'twas the seat of dreadful wrath,
And shot devouring flame:
Our God appear'd consuming fire,
And veng'ance was his name.
3 Rich were the drops of Jesus' blood,
That calm'd his frowning face,
That sprinkled o'er the burning throne,
And turn'd the wrath to grace.
4 Now we may bow before his feet,
And venture near the Lord;
No fi'ry cherub guards his seat,
Nor double-flaming sword.
5 The peaceful gates of heav'nly bliss
Are open'd by the Son;
High let us raise our notes of praise,
And reach th' almighty throne.
6 To thee ten thousand thanks we bring,
Great Advocate on high;
And glory to the eternal King,
That lays his fury by. Languages: English
Access to the throne of grace by a Mediator