At church this evening we sang a John Newton hymn, which I don’t remember ever singing before-\u00a0“Behold the Throne of Grace”.<\/p>\n
I enjoyed it immensely so I looked it up once I got home, and have pasted the full poem in below. This is great example of a poetic exposition of scripture with pastoral application. It is worth meditating on as a wonderful exhortation to prayer.<\/p>\n
\nBehold the throne of grace,
\nThe promise calls us near,
\nThere Jesus shows a smiling face
\nAnd waits to answer prayer.<\/span><\/p>\nThat rich atoning blood,
\nWhich sprinkled round we see,
\nProvides for those who come to God
\nAn all prevailing plea.<\/span><\/p>\nMy soul, ask what thou wilt,
\nThou canst not be too bold;
\nSince His own blood for thee He spilt,
\nWhat else can He withhold?<\/span><\/p>\nBeyond thy utmost wants
\nHis love and pow\u2019r can bless;
\nTo praying souls He always grants,
\nMore than they can express.<\/span><\/p>\nSince \u2019tis the Lord\u2019s command,
\nMy mouth I open wide;
\nLord open Thou Thy bounteous hand,
\nThat I may be supplied.<\/span><\/p>\nThine image, Lord, bestow,
\nThy presence and Thy love;
\nI ask to serve Thee here below,
\nAnd reign with Thee above.<\/span><\/p>\nTeach me to live by faith,
\nConform my will to Thine;
\nLet me victorious be in death,
\nAnd then in glory shine.<\/span><\/p>\nIf Thou these blessings give,
\nAnd wilt my portion be;
\nCheerful the world\u2019s poor toys I leave,
\nTo them who know not Thee.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"At church this evening we sang a John Newton hymn, which I don’t remember ever singing before-\u00a0“Behold the Throne of Grace”. I enjoyed it immensely so I looked it up once I got home, and have pasted the full poem in below. This is great example of a poetic exposition of scripture with pastoral application. …<\/p>\n