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Before The Throne
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Aug 13, 2026 updated
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Citizens & Saints perform a modern rendition of the classic hymn "Before the Throne of God Above." The song celebrates the believer's secure standing before God through Jesus Christ, who serves as the great High Priest and intercessor. It reflects on how Christ's sacrifice covers sin, how believers are written on His hands and heart, and how His resurrection brings freedom and assurance. The lyrics also address spiritual warfare, pointing to Christ as the source of hope and righteousness. The song emphasizes grace, salvation, and the unshakable confidence believers have in God's love and mercy.
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Before the throne of God above
I have a strong and perfect plea
A great High Priest whose name is Love
Whoever lives and pleads for me
My name is graven on His hands
My name is written on His heart
I know that while in Heaven He stands
No tongue can bid me thence depart
No tongue can bid me thence depart
When Satan tempts me to despair
And tells me of the guilt within
Upward I look and see Him there
Who made an end to all my sin
Because the sinless Savior died
My sinful soul is counted free
For God the just is satisfied
To look on Him and pardon me
To look on Him and pardon me
Behold Him there, the risen Lamb
My perfect spotless righteousness
The great unchangeable I AM
The King of glory and of grace
The King of glory and of grace
The King of glory and of grace
The King of glory and of grace
The King of glory and of grace
One with Himself, I cannot die
My soul is purchased by His blood
My life is hid with Christ on high
With Christ my Savior and my God
With Christ my Savior and my God