The Sacred Harp ‎#569b

569b. Beneath the sacred throne of God

1 Beneath the sacred throne of God
I saw a river rise;
The streams where peace and pard’ning blood
Descended from the skies.

2 I stood amazed and wondered when
Or why this ocean rose;
That wafts salvation down to man,
His traitors and His foes.

3 That sacred flood from Jesus’ veins
Was free to make away;
And Mary’s or Manasseh’s stains,
Or sins more vile than they

Text Information

• First Line: Beneath the sacred throne of God
• Author: John Kent (1835)
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1991

Tune Information

• Name: SACRED THRONE
• Composer: Hugh Wilson, 1764-1824
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: B♭ Major