#138THE SANCTUARY

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THERE is a house in heaven built, The temple of the living God, The tabernacle true, where guilt Is washed away by precious blood.
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Long since, our High Priest entered there, Who knows the frailties of our frame; Who loves to hear his people's prayer, And offer to our God the same.
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The daily ministry by bore, Till ended the prophetic days; He opened then the inner door, To justify the sacred place.
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Before the Ark of Ten Commands, On which the Mercy-seat is placed, Presenting his own blood, he stands, Till Israel's sins are all erased.
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This work performed; the firm decree Will pass on all the sons of men, He that is filthy, let him be, He that is holy so remain.
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To Christ let living faith ascend, Keep God's Commandments, patient wait, Till we shall see our Dearest Friend, And pass, with him, the pearly gate.

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