Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs ‎#LXXXVIII

LXXXVIII. Aaron, and the true Melchizedek

1 Jesus, in thee our eyes behold
A thousand glories more,
Than sparkled in the gems and gold
The sons of Aaron wore.

2 They first their own burnt off'rings brought,
To purge themselves from sin;
Thy life was pure without a spot,
And all thy nature clean.

3 Once in the circuit of a year,
With blood, but not his own,
Aaron within the veil appears.
Before the golden throne.

4 But Christ by his own pow'rful blood,
Ascends above the skies,
And in the presence of our God,
Shews his own sacrifice.

5 Jesus the king of glory reigns
On Zion's heav'nly hill,
Looks like a lamb that has been slain,
And wears his priesthood still.

6 He ever lives to intercede
Before his Father's face:
Give him, my soul, thy cause to plead,
Nor doubt the Father's grace.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, in thee our eyes behold
• Title: Aaron, and the true Melchizedek
• Author: Watts
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 9:7-8
  ;
  Hebrews 9:24
• Topic: Particular Types, and General Prophesies of Jesus, from the Legal and Prophetic Dispensations

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