See Aaron, God’s anointed priest

The words

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   Stanza 1. See Aaron, God’s anointed priest,Within the veil appear;In robes of mystic meaning dressed,Presenting Israel’s prayer.

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   Stanza 2. The plate of gold which crowns his brows,His holiness describes;His breast displays, in shining rows,The names of all the tribes.

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   Stanza 3. With the atoning blood he stands,Before the mercy–seat;And clouds of incense from his hands,Arise with odor sweet.

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   Stanza 4. Urim and Thummim near his heart,In rich engravings worn;The sacred light of truth impart,To teach and to adorn.

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   Stanza 5. Through him the eye of faith descries,A greater Priest than he;Thus JESUS pleads above the skies,For you, my friends, and me.

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   Stanza 6. He bears the names of all his saints,Deep on his heart engraved;Attentive to the state and wantsOf all his love has saved.

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   Stanza 7. In him a holiness complete,Light and perfections shine;And wisdom, grace, and glory meet;A Savior all divine.

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   Stanza 8. The blood, which as a Priest he bearsFor sinners, is his ownThe incense of his prayers and tearsPerfume the holy throne.

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   Stanza 9. In him my weary soul has rest,Though I am weak and vileI read my name upon his breast,And see the Father smile.

Olney Hymns (1779), Book 1, Hymn 19. John Newton. Public domain. CCEL transcription with modernized spelling. www.praylock.com/olney-hymns/1-19