The measure of our value
The measure of our value
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The measure of our value, And preciousness to God, Is not our work and service, But nearness to the Lord. Though outer court is needed, We would not there abide; We’d be His faithful servants, And His dear, loving Bride. |
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The priesthood of the gospel Brings sinners to His grace; Yet in our priestly service, Are we before His face? The Father still is seeking True worship in His sight— The “fat” and “blood” of Jesus In Whom is His delight. |
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“The priests and sons of Zadok Shall draw near unto Me And e’en before my table Within the sanctuary To minister unto Me The fat and blood to bring”— Christ’s precious work and person God’s longed-for offering. |
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God’s people at Mount Horeb Upon three levels trod, And thus had different levels Of fellowship with God. The nearer to His presence, The more their view could be, But two stood right before Him, His glory full to see. |
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Just as upon Mount Hermon Where Jesus brought the three— Where His transfiguration Was unveiled privately;— Our height of revelation Will differ in degree; Lord, draw us ever nearer, More of Thyself to see. |
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One in the House of Feasting Life’s vict’ry testified; One, busy with much service, The outward needs supplied. But one more thing was needed, To gain the better part: A love with revelation To satisfy His heart. |
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Before the feet of Jesus, Attending every word, A woman bearing ointment Cared only for her Lord; His heart’s desire and preference To her alone revealed, Her flask was “wasted” on Him, The house with fragrance filled. |
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When we give Him the first place And first love following, Then first works manifest will His glory’s fragrance bring. The house thus filled with fragrance Draws seeking sinners close; Such ministry to God is Our service to His house. |
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Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand
My what lovely wording on drawing near to our precious Lord, the line in verse
six , is that one thing was needed, a love with revelation Oh Lord illuminate us more to see our nearness to you by your living hand of faith, we love to draw near to you and your dear body with the corporate spirit bearing witness with our spirit .......