See Aaron, God's anointed priest

The true AARON by John Newton


 * See Aaron, God's anointed priest,
 * Within the veil appear;
 * In robes of mystic meaning dressed,
 * Presenting Israel's prayer.


 * The plate of gold which crowns his brows,
 * His holiness describes;
 * His breast displays, in shining rows,
 * The names of all the tribes.


 * With the atoning blood he stands,
 * Before the mercy-seat;
 * And clouds of incense from his hands,
 * Arise with odor sweet.


 * Urim and Thummim near his heart,
 * In rich engravings worn;
 * The sacred light of truth impart,
 * To teach and to adorn.


 * Through him the eye of faith descries,
 * A greater Priest than he;
 * Thus JESUS pleads above the skies,
 * For you, my friends, and me.


 * 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.


 * In him a holiness complete,
 * Light and perfections shine;
 * And wisdom, grace, and glory meet;
 * A Savior all divine.


 * The blood, which as a Priest he bears
 * For sinners, is his own
 * The incense of his prayers and tears
 * Perfume the holy throne.


 * 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.