I blog hop. Yeah, it can be a real time waster. But if I submit my web journey to the Lord, and let Him take the mouse :-), there are little treasures, and pearls of grace and mercy, just waiting to be discovered.
Yesterday, I hopped from Miscellanies, to The Gospel Coalition, to Sojourn Music, where this gem of a song was available as a free MP3 download: “Approach My Soul, the Mercy Seat.” The hymn was originally written by John Newton, but updated a bit by singer/writer Jamie Barnes. It’s quickly become a favourite of mine! You can listen from the Music Box, or go HERE for the free download.
Approach My Soul, the Mercy Seat
Approach my soul, the mercy seat
Where Holy One and helpless meet
There fall before my Judges’ feet
Thy promise is my only plea, O GodSend wings to lift the clutch of sin
You who dwell between the cherubim
From war without and fear within
Relieve the grief from the shoulders of crumbling menO God—Pour out your mercy to me
My God, Oh what striking love to bleed.Fashion my heart in your alchemy
With the brass to front the devil’s perjury
And surefire grace my Jesus speaks
I must. I will. I do believe. O Lord.O God—Pour out your mercy to me
My God, Oh what striking love to bleed.
I must. I will. I do believe. Thy promise is my only plea!!
Absolutegrace 