Saturday, September 12, 2009

Approach Approved

"O Thou that hearest prayer, unto Thee shall all flesh come. Iniquities prevail against me: as for our transgressions, Thou shalt purge them away. Blessed is the man whom Thou choosest, and causest to approach unto Thee, that He may dwell in Thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of Thy house, even of Thy temple " (Psalm 65:2-4). "Then Moses trembled, and durst not behold. Then said the Lord unto him, Put off thy shoes from thy feet: for the place where thou standest is holy ground" (Acts 7:32,33).

How is it, Lord, that we have found
Permission of this sort
To draw near on this holy ground
And dwell within Your court?

Even though our sins prevail,
You purge them all away.
Into Your courts within the veil
You hear us when I pray.

How blest indeed is everyone
Who draws near by Your grace!
The work that purges sin is done,
Removing every trace!

How marvelous is this approach
For which we are approved!
Iniquities that caused reproach
By grace have been removed!

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