Author: Christopher Idle Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 8 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 2:8-11 First Line: Since our great high priest, Christ Jesus Lyrics: 1 Since our great high priest, Christ Jesus,
bears the name above all names,
reigning Son of God, surpassing
other titles, powers, and claims;
since to heaven our Lord has passed,
let us hold our witness fast!
2 Since we have a priest who suffered,
knowing weakness, tears, and pain;
who, like us, was tried and tempted;
unlike us, without a stain;
since he shared our lowly place,
let us boldly seek his grace!
3 Sacrifice and suffering over,
now he sits at God's right hand,
crowned with praise, no more an outcast,
his preeminence long planned;
such a great high priest we have,
strong to help, supreme to save!
4 Love's example, hope's attraction,
faith's beginning and its end,
pioneer of our salvation,
mighty advocate and friend:
Jesus, now in glory raised,
our ascended Lord, be praised! Topics: Church Year Ascension; Church Year Christ the King; Jesus Christ King; Jesus Christ Name of; Jesus Christ Reign; Jesus Christ Son of God Used With Tune: UNSER HERRSHER
Since Our Great High Priest, Christ Jesus (Hebrews 1:3-4; 2:8-11; 4:14-16)