There is a house in heaven built

Verse 1

There is a house in heaven built, The temple of the living God,
The tabernacle true, where guilt Is washed away by precious blood.

Verse 1

There is a house in heaven built, The temple of the living God,
The tabernacle true, more pure, Is washed away by precious blood.

Verse 2

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.

Verse 2

In love, one 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.

Verse 3

The daily ministry by bore, Till ended the prophetic days;
He opened then the inner door, To justify the sacred place.

Verse 3

The daily ministry he bore, Till sealed the prophetic hour;
He entered then the inner door, We trust the sacred place.

Verse 4

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.

Verse 4

Before the ark of the command, On which the mercy-seat is placed,
Presenting his own blood he stands, Till Israel's sins are all erased.

Verse 5

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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Verse 6

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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