![]() Throughout history, songs have been used to teach. Read through these lyrics and think about what these lyrics are teaching. When you are finished reading the lyrics, answer the questions at the end of the posted lyrics. BEFORE THE THRONE OF GOD ABOVE Charitie Lees Smith (1841–1923) also known as Charitie Lees Bancroft. Before the throne of God above I have a strong and 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 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! 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 QUESTIONS TO ASK 1. What is the song teaching? Can it be supported by Scripture? 2. Are the song lyrics inward-focused or focused on the worship of God? 3. What are some characteristics of God found in these lyrics? 4. Do the lyrics promote a sense of community (us, we, church,etc.) or do they promote the individual (I, me, you, etc.)? Ephesians 5:19-20, "Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ."
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