Olney Hymns (1840)/Book 1/Hymn 19

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19.
The True Aaron.—Levit.—viii, 7–9.

1 See Aaron, God's anointed priest,  Within the veil appear, In robes of mystic meaning dress'd,  Presenting Isr'el's pray'r.
2 The plate of gold which crowns his brows His holiness describes; His breast displays, in shining rows,  The names of all the tribes.
3 With the atoning blood he stands  Before the mercy-seat; And clouds of incense from his hands  Arise with odour sweet.
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4 Urim and Thummim near his heart,  In rich engravings worn, The sacred light of truth impart, To teach and to adorn.
5 Through him the eye of faith descries  A greater Priest than he:—Thus Jesus pleads above the skies  For you, my friends, and me.
6 He bears the names of all his saints Deep on his heart engraved,Attentive to the state and wants Of all his love has saved.
7 In him a holiness complete— Light and perfections shine, And wisdom, grace, and glory meet;— A Saviour all divine.
8 The blood which as a Priest he bears For sinners is his own;The incense of his prayers and tears Perfumes the holy throne.
9 In him my weary soul has rest, Though I am weak and vile; I read my name upon his breast, And see the Father smile.

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