By faith we gaze upon the cross
Whereon the Saviour died,
Which tells of life giv’n up to save,
Of love by suff’ring tried.

By faith we gaze beyond this scene,
And on the mercy-seat,
Within the vail, we see the blood
Our peace with God complete!

It speaks the glory of Thy work,
O Lord! atonement made:
Our Great High Priest upon the throne,
As Lord and Christ displayed.

By faith we gaze upon Thee there,
Enthroned in glory bright,
Thy thorn-pierced brow with glory crowned
That place Thine own by right.

And ours that place, that peace, that rest;
Thy portion won for us,
Where fullest glory sweetly shines
From Calv’ry’s shameful cross!