176a. There is a spot of consecrated ground

1 There is a spot of consecrated ground,
Where brightest hope and holiest joys are found:
’Tis named (and Christians love the well-known sound)
The throne of grace.

2 ’Tis here a calm retreat is always found;
Perpetual sunshine gilds the sacred ground;
Pure airs and heavenly odors breathe around
The throne of grace.

3 Saviour! the sinner's friend, our hope, or all!
Here teach us humbly at thy feet to fall;
Here on thy name with love and faith to call
For pardoning grace.

4 Ne’er let the glory from this spot remove,
Till, numbered with thy ransomed flock above,
We cease to want, but never cease to love
The throne of grace.

Text Information
First Line: There is a spot of consecrated ground
Author: Charlotte Elliott
Publication Date: 1870
Notes: Tune for 176 and 475 in "American Sunday School Hymn Book" (ASS1860a)
Tune Information
Name: THE THRONE OF GRACE
Composer: J. E. Gould
Key: A♭ Major
Source: From "Songs of Gladness"
Copyright: by permission



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