Behold the throne of grace!

The words

1. 1

   Stanza 1. Behold the throne of grace!The promise calls me near;There Jesus shows a smiling face,And waits to answer prayer.

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   Stanza 2. That rich atoning blood,Which sprinkled round I see;Provides for those who come to God,An all–prevailing plea.

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   Stanza 3. My soul ask what thou wilt,Thou canst not be too bold;Since his own blood for thee he spilt,What else can he withhold.

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   Stanza 4. Beyond thy utmost wantsHis love and pow’r can bless;To praying souls he always grants,More than they can express.

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   Stanza 5. Since ’tis the Lord’s command,My mouth I open wide;Lord open thou thy bounteous hand,That I may be supplied.

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   Stanza 6. Thine image, LORD, bestow,Thy presence and thy love;I ask to serve thee here below,And reign with thee above.

7. 7

   Stanza 7. Teach me to live by faith,Conform my will to thine;Let me victorious be in death,And then in glory shine.

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   Stanza 8. If Thou these blessings give,And wilt my portion be;Cheerful the world’s poor toys I leave,To them who know not thee.

Olney Hymns (1779), Book 1, Hymn 33. John Newton. Public domain. CCEL transcription with modernized spelling. www.praylock.com/olney-hymns/1-33