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Before The Throne Of God Above
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Aug 26, 2026 updated
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Shane & Shane's rendition of "Before the Throne of God Above" is a classic hymn that celebrates the believer's secure standing before God through Jesus Christ. The song emphasizes Christ's role as the great High Priest who intercedes for believers, and it reassures listeners that their names are written on His hands and heart. It addresses the struggle with guilt and temptation, pointing to the finished work of the Savior who pardons sin. The lyrics culminate in praise to the risen Son of God, affirming that believers' lives are hidden with Christ. This worshipful hymn offers comfort and assurance of salvation and God's unwavering love.
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Before the throne of God above
I have a strong, a perfect plea
A great High Priest, whose name is Love
Who ever 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 of all my sin
Because a 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
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Praise the One!
Risen Son of God
Behold him there, the risen Lamb
My perfect, spotless righteousness
The great unchangeable I am
The King of glory and of grace
One in 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