Lyrics · Hebrews
A Great High Priest
Hebrews 4:14-5:14
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This song belongs to the Hebrews collection. One recording is available to play here, with the complete lyrics below.
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A Great High Priest
Hebrews · Opera Semiseria
[Intro]
Beyond the opened heavens stands
Jesus, the Son of God, our great High Priest.
[Verse 1]
Hold fast the confession.
He feels the weight of our infirmity,
tempted in every point as we are,
yet the stain of sin never touched him.
[Chorus]
Come boldly to the throne of grace;
mercy waits there,
grace arrives there,
help is given in the hour of need.
[Verse 2]
Earthly priests are taken from among men,
offering gifts with compassion for the wandering.
Honor is received by God's call,
as Aaron did not crown himself.
[Bridge]
The Son did not seize the priestly glory.
With strong crying and tears he prayed;
through suffering he learned obedience,
and became the author of eternal salvation
to all who obey him.
[Verse 3]
Leave the milk when the season asks for strength;
exercise the senses to discern.
The word is deep, the calling holy,
the mature receive the stronger food.
[Outro]
Hold fast.
Come near.
The great High Priest has passed into heaven.

