Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#143

143. Th'atoning work is done

1 Th'atoning work is done,
The Saviour's blood is shed,
And Jesus now is gone
His people's cause to plead:
He stands in heaven their great High Priest,
And bears their names upon His breast.

2 No temple made with hands
His place of service is;
In heaven itself He stands,
A heavenly priesthood His;
In Him the shadows of the law
Are all fulfilled, and now withdraw.

3 And though awhile He be
Hid from the eyes of men,
His people look to see
Their great High Priest again:
In brightest glory He will come,
And take His waiting people home.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Th'atoning work is done
• Author: Thomas Kelly (1806)
• Meter: H. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Topic: Atonement: Completed; Christ: Second Advent; Christ: High Priest; Christ: Intercession of; Christ: Praise to; Christ: Priesthood of; Forgiveness: Of Sin; Praise: To Christ

Tune Information

• Name: ST. PETER'S
• Composer: Roger R. Ross
• Meter: H. M.