Thou Magnet of my soul

(5) Looking unto Jesus Who Is Now Seated at the Right Hand of the Throne of God in the Heavens

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The believers run the course of the race also by “looking away unto Jesus” (Heb. 12:2). The Greek word translated “looking away unto” means to look with undivided attention by turning away from every other object. The runners in a race should turn away from everything else and look at the goal with undivided attention. We need to turn away from everything other than Christ and look to Him with undivided attention. This is the way to run the race.

Hebrews 12:2 tells us to look away unto Jesus, “the Author and Perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. ” In the book of Hebrews Paul points us particularly to the Christ seated in heaven with so many aspects to care for us in every way. If we would enjoy this heavenly Christ, we need to look away from all things on earth unto Him who is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. By His death and resurrection He accomplished everything that is needed for both God and us. Now in His ascension He is sitting in the heavens as the Son of God (Heb. 1:5) and the Son of Man (2:6), as the appointed Heir of all things (1:2), the anointed One of God (1:9), the Captain of our salvation (2:10), the Sanctifier (2:11), the instant Helper and constant Succor (2:18), the Apostle from God (3:1), the High Priest (2:17 ; 4:14 ; 7:26), the Minister in the true tabernacle (8:2) with a more excellent ministry (8:6), the surety and the Mediator of a better covenant (7:22 ; 8:6 ; 12:24), the Executor of the new testament (9:16-17), the Forerunner (6:20), the Author and Perfecter of faith (12:2), and as the great Shepherd of the sheep (13:20). If we look unto Him as such a wonderful and all-inclusive One, He, ministering heaven, life, and strength to us, will transfuse and infuse us with all that He is to enable us to run the heavenly race and to live the heavenly life on earth, carrying us through all the lifelong pathway and leading and bringing us into glory (2:10).

The wonderful Jesus, who is enthroned in heaven and crowned with glory and honor (2:9), is the greatest attraction in the universe, like an immense magnet drawing all His seekers unto Him. It is by being attracted by His charming beauty that we look away from all things other than Him that we may run with endurance the race which is set before us.

The Conclusion of the
New Testament: The Believers,
Message 171 The Believers—Their Present
(LSM)

E. By Looking unto Jesus Who Is Now Seated at the Right Hand of the Throne of God in the Heavens

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The wonderful Jesus, who is enthroned in heaven and “crowned with glory and honor” (2:9) is the greatest attraction in the universe, like an immense magnet drawing all His seekers unto Him. It is by being attracted by His charming beauty that we look away from all things other than Him. Without such a charming object, how could we look away from so many distracting things on this earth?

Life-study of Hebrews
Message 50 Run the Race
(LSM)

Thus Thy sweetness prove

Such precious sweetness He proves to us. His love is a Gift unspeakable!

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I've a fairly comprehensive enjoyment/knowledge of our hymns, but do not recall this GEM STONE among them. Quite a prayer of consecration, and an inspiration to PURSUE CHRIST!! ♥️♥️♥️

I break my heart to give Thee room Lord amen

Thou Magnet of my soul!
Let me come nearer, till
The life of self pulsates no more,
But is forever still.

Robert Jackson was born in May 1842 in Lancashire, England and died July 12, 1914 in Oldham, Lancashire, England. He attended The Royal Academy of Music at Saint Mark’s Church at Grovenor Square in London. He also played in the Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.

In 1868, he took over his father’s duties as organist in St. Peter’s Church. He played there for the next 46 years. Together between them, they served almost an entire century. He also served in the Oldham Musical Society from 1891-1906.

Jackson has composed the music for well known hymns such as: Come and Rejoice with me, Jesus Fountain of my Days, Jesus I Live to Thee, I come to Thee Dear Lord, O Lord I’ve Seen Your Worth and many more found in this hymnal.

Straight from God’s heart of love!