Hail, Thou Glorious High Priest!

"And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden-censer; and there was given unto him much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all saints, upon the golden altar which was before the throne." -Revelation 8:3 [KJV]

 

My soul, behold this mighty Angel, even thy Jesus, in His priestly office. Look at Him with an earnest eye of faith before thou goest this morning to the mercy seat. See His golden censer, with His much incense, and contemplate both the fulness of merit in His own glorious Person, and the fulness of efficacy in His work and righteousness for the sure acceptance of all His redeemed. Go near, my soul, having boldness to enter now into the holiest by the blood of Jesus. Hear thy great High Priest bidding thee to take shelter under His golden censer, and behold Him presenting thy person and thy poor offerings upon the golden altar, even His divine nature, before the throne. Yes, Lord! I would draw nigh in Thee, and by Thee, convinced that it is wholly from Thee, and for Thy sake, either my person or my prayers can find acceptance. For Thee, and for Thy sake, my sins are pardoned, my offerings are accepted, grace is bestowed, communion and fellowship is obtained; peace in this life, and glory in that which is to come, are the portion of Thy people. Hail, Thou glorious, gracious, all-sufficient, High Priest! To Thee be glory in the church, throughout all ages. Amen. 

 

-preacher Robert Hawker (1753-1827 A.D.)

June 24th, THE POOR MAN'S MORNING PORTION   

 

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