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Hymn 1: Jesus Is My Priest Above.

Sung to the tune of Bradbury (William B. Bradbury, 1862) which has a 7.7.7.7.Ref. meter and which is the tune for Jesus Loves Me This I Know [SDA Hymnal No. 190].

(1) Jesus is my priest above;
He is full of strength and love.
On the cross He died for me;
When I pray He hears my plea.

Refrain (stanzas 1-4):
"Come", Jesus calls me;
"Come", Jesus calls me.
"Come", Jesus calls me;
"I’ll care for you today."

(2) I don’t need to fear the night;
Jesus sends His angels bright.
They bring help from heav’n above;
They bring peace and strength and love.

(3) Jesus wants me clean and bright;
So I’m ready for the flight,
Up to heav’n to see Him there;
Where His glory I will share.

(4) When I feel the guilt of sin,
I will never hide it in.
I am sorry I will say;
Jesus takes my guilt away.

(5) Jesus’ arms are open wide;
Let me come to Him and hide.
Then I will a vict’ry win;
Will be safe from wicked sin.

After final stanza:

Yes, Jesus help me;
Yes, Jesus help me.
Yes, Jesus help me;
Please care for me always.

Hymn 2: Jesus Is Our Priest In Heaven

Sung to the tune of When We All Get To Heaven (Sing The Wondrous Love of Jesus) [SDA Hymnal No. 633] which is a tune with a 8.7.8.7.Ref. meter that was composed by Emily D. Wilson (1865-1942). Bible allusions: Luke 19:10; Zechariah 3:4; Matthew 22:11; John 8:32; Hebrews 7:25; Hebrews 1:14; Revelation 14:7; Daniel 8:14; Ephesians 5:25-26; 1 Peter 1:7; Matthew 3:11-12.

(1) Jesus is our priest in heaven;

He will hear our humble plea.

He is seeking; He is saving;

Look, His righteous robe is free!

Refrain:

Let us all talk of Jesus;

He has pow’r in His truth to set us free!

Let us all seek Jesus;

He pleads His blood for you and me!

(2) Come to Jesus in His temple;

Day by day His blood He pleads.

He is sending help from heaven,

As for us He intercedes.

(3) Let us think of our Redeemer

In the heav’nly court so bright.

Holy angels do His bidding;

They are bringing strength and light.

(4) Jesus loves to help His children,

Hour by hour He works above.

He is judging; He is cleansing;

He will wash His church in love.

(5) Let us be a holy people;

Let our gold reflect the cross.

Jesus sends the Holy Spirit;

He will purge away our dross.

Hymn 3: There Is A Holy Sanctuary (full 9 stanza song).

Sung to the tune of Aurelia (Samuel S. Wesley, 1864) which has a 7.6.7.6.D. meter and which is the tune for The Church Has One Foundation [SDA Hymnal No. 348] and Live Out Thy Life Within Me. There are also other tunes with a 7.6.7.6.D. meter to which the words can be sung.

The full song outlines the history of the sanctuary and so had to be a long one (it has 9 stanzas). Therefore we suggest that generally it be sung as two separate songs: There Is A Holy Sanctuary (stanzas 1-3, 8), and When Did The Great Atonement Begin? (stanzas 4-7, 9).

Bible allusions:
STANZA 1: John 1:29; Matthew 1:21; Hebrews 8:1-5; 9:14; 4:16; 7:25; Revelation 5:6; 7:14.
STANZA 2: Hebrews 9:24; Revelation chapter 5; Daniel 8:11-14; 2 Thessalonians 2:4.
STANZA 3: Revelation 8:3-4; Luke 18:10-13; Psalm 85:10; 1 Peter 1:19.
STANZA 4: Leviticus chapter 16; Daniel 8:14; 7:10; Revelation 14:7.
STANZA 5: Daniel 7:9-10, 13; Revelation 7:14.
STANZA 6: Revelation 14:6; 11:19; Daniel 8:14; Hebrews 7:25.
STANZA 7: Revelation 15:8; Matthew 24:44; John 3:3; 15:13.
STANZA 8: Ephesians 2:19-22; 5:25-27; Revelation chapters 2 and 3; Ephesians 6:17; John 17:17; Amos 4:12; Matthew 18:2-3.
STANZA 9: Romans 8:9-13; 1 Corinthians 6:11; 2 Corinthians 3:18; John 16:13.
(1) There is a holy sanct’ry That I must know about,
In which the Lamb of Calv’ry Saves from all sin and doubt.
It is the heav’nly temple Where Jesus pleads His blood,
Gives pow-er to His people, Sends forth the cleansing flood.
(2) Jesus at His ascension Went to the holy place,
To start His intercession Before the Father’s face.
And though an earthly falsehood Has prospered through the years,
Yet now the heav’nly priesthood Of Jesus Christ appears.
(3) Oh precious is the incense Of Jesus Christ my priest,
When crying in repentance I feel the very least!
I Thank Thee Heav’nly Father For mercy and for law,
And for a righteous Savior Who is without a flaw!
(4) When did the great atonement Begin in heav’n above,
That great pre-advent judgment When hearts are searched for love?
The days and times are calling From Daniel’s holy book,
And grace is richly falling On all who truly look.
(5) The Ancient One, all gleaming, Came to His judgment seat.
His throne had fire a-streaming; Its wheels were burning heat.
Then came our Savior bringing A cure for sin’s dread stain,
While all of heav’n was ringing With glory to His name.
(6) Now the true light is beaming To ev’ry tongue and race,
For glory bright is streaming From the most holy place.
From there Jesus has pleaded Since eighteen forty four,
And there has interceded For vict’ry evermore.
(7) No one knows when probation Will close for all mankind,
When Jesus’ intercession I can no longer find.
So let me know now clearly That I am born again,
For Jesus loves me dearly And truly seeks my gain.
(8) There is another sanct’ry, It is the church on earth,
In which the Lamb of Calv’ry Is seeking holy worth.
So may my great defender Send forth the Spirit’s sword,
And help me in surrender Prepare to meet my Lord.
(9) It is the Holy Spirit Who cleanses from within,
Imparting Jesus’ merit And keeping me from sin.
Oh may His earnest cleaning Wash me from ev’ry wrong,
And help me see the meaning That’s in this sanct’ry song.

Hymn 4: There Is A Holy Sanctuary (abbreviated version) (stanzas 1-3, 8)

(1) There is a holy sanct’ry That I must know about,

In which the Lamb of Calv’ry Saves from all sin and doubt.

It is the heav’nly temple Where Jesus pleads His blood,
Gives pow-er to His people, Sends forth the cleansing flood.

(2) Jesus at His ascension Went to the holy place,

To start His intercession Before the Father’s face.

And though an earthly falsehood Has prospered through the years,

Yet now the heav’nly priesthood Of Jesus Christ appears.

(3) Oh precious is the incense Of Jesus Christ my priest,

When crying in repentance I feel the very least!

I Thank Thee Heav’nly Father For mercy and for law,

And for a righteous Savior Who is without a flaw!

(4) There is another sanct’ry, It is the church on earth,

In which the Lamb of Calv’ry Is seeking holy worth.

So may my great defender Send forth the Spirit’s sword,

And help me in surrender Prepare to meet my Lord.

Hymn 5: When Did The Great Atonement Begin?

(Stanzas 4-7, 9 of the full version of There Is A Holy Sanctuary).

(1) When did the great atonement Begin in heav’n above,
That great pre-advent judgment When hearts are searched for love?
The days and times are calling From Daniel’s holy book,
And grace is richly falling On all who truly look.
(2) The Ancient One, all gleaming, Came to His judgment seat.
His throne had fire a-streaming; Its wheels were burning heat.
Then came our Savior bringing A cure for sin’s dread stain,
While all of heav’n was ringing With glory to His name.
(3) Now the true light is beaming To ev’ry tongue and race,
For glory bright is streaming From the most holy place.
From there Jesus has pleaded Since eighteen forty four,
And there has interceded For vict’ry evermore.
(4) No one knows when probation Will close for all mankind,
When Jesus’ intercession I can no longer find.
So let me know now clearly That I am born again,
For Jesus loves me dearly And truly seeks my gain.
(5) It is the Holy Spirit Who cleanses from within,
Imparting Jesus’ merit And keeping me from sin.
Oh may His earnest cleaning Wash me from ev’ry wrong,
And help me see the meaning That’s in this sanct’ry song.

Hymn 6: How Solemn Are These Times

Sung to the tune of Sweet Hour (William B. Bradbury, 1859) which is a Long Meter Double – 8.8.8.8.8.8.8.8 and which is the tune for Sweet Hour of Prayer [SDA Hymnal No. 478].

Bible allusions:
This song is based around the message to the Laodiceans as recorded in Revelation chapter 3.
STANZA 1: 1 Peter 4:7; Joel 2:12-17; Revelation 11:18; 14:7; 1 Peter 4:5; Matthew 25:31-46.
STANZA 2: Proverbs 8:13; Revelation 3:16-20.
STANZA 3: Revelation 14:12; Numbers 10:33; Matthew 5:14; Isaiah 59:10; 2 Corinthians 4:4.
(1) How solemn are these times I thought

As on my knees my Lord I sought.

Dear Lord I see the time is near

When Thou wilt in the clouds appear.

The judgment of the dead is here

And soon the living will appear

Before Thy judgment seat above

To bring to light the hearts of love.

(2) In view of all these things, dear Lord,

May sin be something that’s abhorred.

Within my heart please come and stay

And save me from that lukewarm way.

That way so blind with selfish pride

It spurns the One who lives and died.

Oh grant that golden faith so free

And garments white and eyes that see.

(3) Please grant that patience of the saints

And save me from all selfish taints.

May Thy commandments be my Ark

To guide my footsteps through the dark.

Help me, dear Lord, to be a light

To those who grope in blackest night

And know not what’s about to be

Because Thy truth they cannot see.

Hymn 7: Come To Jesus In His Temple

Sung to the tune of Hymn To Joy (melody from Ninth Symphony, Ludwig van Beethoven, 1824) which has an 8.7.8.7.D. meter and which is the tune for Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee [SDA Hymnal No. 12]. This song should be sung with enthusiasm and vigor.

Bible allusions: Hebrews 12:22-24; 1 Timothy 2:1-5; Daniel 8:13-14; Matthew 25:1-13; 22:1-14; Luke 12:1; 36-40; 2 Corinthians 11:2; Revelation 19:9, 15. This song is based around the material in the New Testament that concerns the wedding and marriage theme as it relates to the heavenly sanctuary and the pre-advent judgment.

(1) Come to Jesus in His temple; He will give you all you need.
Rise in faith and join His people; Pray and praise and intercede.
Jesus loves you and will help you; Heav’nly Priest and King is He.
Oh come, oh come, begin anew; Jesus Christ will set you free!

(2) Temple treading, evil spreading, Tell us when the vision ends?
Many days and then the wedding When the sanct’ry shall be cleansed.
Oil they needed, oil much deeper; Were they ready for the feast?
Jesus came, the temple-keeper, He will cleanse away the yeast!

(3) Holy, holy is God’s temple, Where the wedding room is found.
There by faith you join His people, Meet Him with your robe around.
Master looking, guests a-searching, Do you have the wedding dress?
Doubting thoughts like birds come perching, Pray to Christ, you must not guess!

(4) Christ is tending and defending; Saving from all sin and pride.
No pretending, I need mending; Savior in my heart abide.
Wedding ended, bridegroom coming; He’s returning with His sword!
Oh be ready for the coming Marriage supper of the Lord!

Hymn 8: Great Is The Temple

Sung to the tune of Crusader’s Hymn (From Schlesische Volkslieder, 1842, Arr. by Richard S. Willis, 1819-1900) which has a 5.6.8.5.5.8 meter and which is the tune for Fairest Lord Jesus [SDA Hymnal No. 240]. Bible allusions: John 20:25-27; Daniel 7:10; Revelation 8:3-4; 5:9-14; 11:19; 20:11; 4:3; Hebrews 4:16; Isaiah 55:7; Jude 24. This song aims to emphasis the greatness of Christ’s priesthood, the heavenly temple, the Ten Commandments and the throne of God. At the same time it seeks to point to the mercy and help offered by heaven on behalf of sinners.

(1) Great is the temple,
Greater still the Savior,
Who is our king and priest above.
Scars are His honor,
Incense His present,
He does what no one else can do.
(2) Angels attend Him,
Greater than ten million
Serve in that sparkling temple home.
Vast are its chambers,
Lofty its pillars,
Where echo praises oh so sweet.
(3) Holy of holies,
Sacred Ark of Justice,
There dwells that law so pure and true.
Thunders are calling,
Lightning revealing,
Those ten commands of joy and peace.
(4) Incense is rising,
Lightning bolts are blazing,
Before God’s throne all white with light.
Bright is its rainbow,
Precious its mercy,
For God will pardon and empow’r.

Hymn 9: Jesus I Thank Thee

Sung to the tune of Flemming (Friedrich F. Flemming, 1811) which has an 11.11.11.5 meter and which is the tune for Praise Ye The Father [SDA Hymnal No. 70]. We think that this song is best sung in a slow and meditative manner.

Bible allusions: Ezekiel 11:19; John 3:5; 1 Corinthians 6:11; Mark 12:30-31; 1 Corinthians 13:4-5; Matthew 5:43-48; 2 Corinthians 6:16; 1 Samuel 2:30; 1 Peter 3:14; Revelation 14:1, 4-5; Daniel chapter 3; Revelation 13:15.

(1) Jesus I thank Thee for Thy faithful promise
To come and take my stony heart from me.
Wash me and fill me with Thy Holy Spirit.
Make me a Christian!
(2) To keep Thy holy law I must be loving.
But not with foolish sentimental feeling,
Nor with the showy colors of the peacock.
Give me Thy true love!
(3) To have a perfect character in Jesus
Means for His kindness ever to be present,
Flowing and shining from His holy presence
Within this temple.
(4) It means to live for Jesus’ truth and honor,
Choosing to suffer rather than to grieve Him.
Rather than sinning I will choose to perish.
Make me like Jesus!

Hymn 10: The Holy Bible Tells About The Soul And Death

Sung to the tune of Nettleton (John Wyeth’s Respository, 1813) which has an 8.7.8.7.D. meter and which is the tune for Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing [SDA Hymnal No. 334].
Bible Allusions:
STANZA 1: Genesis 2:7; Job 34:14-15; Ecclesiastes 12:7; Psalm 115:17; Ecclesiastes 9:5-6, 10.
STANZA 2: Psalm 146:4; John 5:28-29; Matthew 24:24; 2 Thessalonians 2:9; Revelation 13:13-14; 16:14-14; 1 Kings 22:22-23; Deuteronomy 18:11; Isaiah 8:19; 1 Samuel 28; 2 Corinthians 11:14.
STANZA 3: Matthew 10:28; Ecclesiastes 9:5-8; Job 3:11-19; 1 Timothy 6:15-16; Ezekiel 18:4, 20; 1 John 5:11-13; John 6:53-58; Hebrews 3:12-14; 6:4-9; John 15:6.
STANZA 4: Revelation 20:15; Romans 6:23; Malachi 4:1-3; Psalm 37:10, 20; Revelation 21:1; 22:1-2.
(1) This is what the Holy Bible Tells about the soul and death:

God has made the souls of people Using dust and using breath.

When we die our breath or spirit Is the spark of life no more,

And the soul that was attentive Is not conscious anymore.

(2) When we die our thoughts all perish ‘Til we hear the call to rise.

This is truth that we must cherish Or we’ll fall for Satan’s lies.

Signs and wonders he will show you; Lying spirits he will send.

"I was buried" they will tell you, And a loved one they’ll pretend.

(3) But the soul is not immortal; Dead men sleeping cannot cry.

God alone is all immortal; Souls who’re sinning, they shall die.

Jesus gives us life eternal When within us He abides.

But don’t lose this gift eternal; Don’t forsake your Lord and hide.

(4) Please give heed to what you’re singing; Study well and be awake.

Lost men won’t be ever stinging; Burning in that fiery lake.

When it’s over they’ll be ashes; Then the Earth will be restored:

Living fruit and crystal splashes And a world to be explored!

Hymn 11: Keep The Faith of Jesus

Sung to the tune of St. Gertrude (Arthur S. Sullivan, 1871) which has a 6.5.6.5.D.Ref. meter and which is the tune for Onward, Christian Soldiers! [SDA Hymnal No. 612]

Bible allusions: Revelation 14:12; 19:10; Hosea 6:5; 1 Peter 2:5; Revelation 3:17-19; 1 Kings 6:7; Revelation 7:15; John 1:6-8; 1 John 4:1.

(1) "Keep the faith of Jesus," Rings the warning cry.
"Trust His holy prophets; Let your proud heart die."
We are in Christ’s quarry Where He chips and squares
All His precious children With His tender cares.

Refrain:
Jesus, come and shape me, Wash me clean and white!
Make me fully ready For the temple site!
(2) We can know the remnant By their loyalty
To the Holy Bible And to prophecy.
They love all the precepts Of the Decalogue,
And the end-time writings That dispel the fog.
(3) The prophetic writings, Shining in the night
Will lead souls to Jesus, To the greatest light.
The Desire of Ages Will help all that pray.
Guiding them to heaven, To the realms of day.
(4) We must test the prophets And their writings too
By the Holy Bible; Then we’ll know what’s true.
There is light and darkness; There is black and white.
We must be in earnest, Choosing what is right.

Hymn 12: Angels Fly From Heaven!

Sung to the tune of St. Gertrude (Arthur S. Sullivan, 1871) which has a 6.5.6.5.D.Ref. meter and which is the tune for Onward, Christian Soldiers! [SDA Hymnal No. 612] Bible allusions: Revelation 14:6-12; 7:2-3; Genesis 32:24-25; Jeremiah 30:7; Luke 17:5; Revelation 18:4-8; 13:13-17; 19:16; 6:14. To be sung with gusto and, if possible, to the accompaniment of trumpets as well as organ/piano.

(1) Angels fly from heaven With the final call:
"Trust, oh trust in Jesus And you’ll never fall!"
First we hear the message, Like a trumpet clear:
"Worship God your Maker, He’s the One to fear!"

Refrain:

Jesus is our Master; Christ we will obey.
We will keep His Sabbath On the seventh day!
(2) Two more angels follow; Listen to their cries:
"Babylon has fallen And will never rise!"
"Beast and mark are coming And the image too."
"You must flee their burning; You must do what’s true!"
(3) Judgment of the living; Solemn times are here.
Will we get the sealing? Will our names be clear?
We must pray like Jacob, Wrestling with our King.
"Give us faith oh Jesus! Then our hearts will sing:"
(4) Now God’s voice is pleading, Warning of His wrath:
"Babylon is going Down a dreadful path."
"Leave her all My people; Flee from all her wrongs."
"Keep the faith of Jesus; Praise Him with your songs!"
(5) We won’t trust in wonders; Even signs galore.
We will trust the Bible With its holy law.
Now the image rages, We can’t buy or sell.
But our Lord will save us From the schemes of hell.
(6) Church and state have ordered Death to ev’ry saint.
They have made us hated With their lying paint.
But our Lord is coming; King of kings is He!
Look, the skies are splitting And His face we see!

Hymn 13: I Can See There Is A Battle

Sung to the tune of Battle Hymn (by Julia Howe, 1861) which has a 15.15.15.6.Ref. meter and which is the tune for Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory [SDA Hymnal No. 647]. This song is designed to present the theme of the great controversy between Christ and Satan. Bible allusions: Ephesians 6:11; Revelation 12-14; Hebrews 8:10; Matthew 1:21; Psalms 85:10; Luke 10:18; Daniel 7:25.

(1) I can see there is a battle that is raging for my mind,
With that devil oh so wicked and my Savior oh so kind.
So I’ll pray, "Dear Jesus take me and within my heart please bind..."
"Thy holy law of love."

Refrain:

Holy, holy is the Savior! Holy, holy is the Savior!
Holy, holy is the Savior! Who saves me from all sin!
(2) In the center of the battle is the law of God Most High,
Which is hated by the devil who attacks it with his lie.
For he says it’s much too hard and all the sinners they must die.
But grace and law have kissed!
(3) On the cross Christ won the battle, for His love was truly great.
Now we know the devil’s charges were just lies and filthy hate.
But the tempter won’t surrender ‘til he’s laid another bait:
He claims the law has changed!
(4) Now I see there is a final battle for the minds of men:
Will I get the mark or will I keep those holy precepts ten?
Will the seventh day be precious on that day so mighty when...
My Lord shall come again?
(5) The accuser is a-boasting that he has the whole wide world,
And that no one will be ready when Christ’s trumpet flag’s unfurled.
But the Lord can give a power that’s immune to all that’s hurled,
And seal me for Himself!

Hymn 14: Dear Father I Praise Thee

Sung to the tune of Gordon (Adoniram J. Gordon, 1836-1895) which has an 11.11.11.11 meter and which is the tune for My Jesus, I Love Thee [SDA Hymnal No. 321].

Bible Allusions:
STANZA 1: John 3:16; 1 Corinthians 15:55-57; Luke 23:34.
STANZA 2: 1 Timothy 3:16; John 14:16; Romans 5:5; Job 19:25; Hebrews 9:11.
STANZA 3: Hebrews 5:9; 7:24-25; Isaiah 63:1; Revelation 1:18; 8:3-4; Romans 5:16-18
STANZA 4: Revelation 8:3-4; John 16:23; Hebrews 4:15-16.
STANZA 5: Malachi 3:2-3; John 15:2-4.
STANZA 6: Exodus 28:12, 29; John 8:32, 36.
(1) Dear Father I praise Thee for Jesus Thy Son,
Who over all darkness a victory won.

When bleeding and dying on Calvary’s tree,