The Veil Is Rent: Our Souls Draw Near

January 2019 — Grace & Truth Magazine


The Veil Is Rent: Our Souls Draw Near

The veil is rent: our souls draw near Unto the throne of grace; The merits of the Lord appear, They fill the holy place.
His precious blood avails us there As we approach the throne; And His own wounds in heaven declare The atoning work is done.
’Tis finished: here our souls have rest, His work can never fail; By Him, our Sacrifice and Priest, We pass within the veil.
Within the holiest of all, Cleansed by His precious blood, Before the throne we prostrate fall, And worship Thee, O God.
Boldly the heart and voice we raise, His blood, His name, our plea; Assured our prayers and songs of praise Ascend, by Christ, to Thee.—James G. Deck (1802-1884)