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John Newton - The True Aaron
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See Aaron, God`s anointed priest,
Within the veil appear;
In robes of mystic meaning dressed,
Presenting Israel`s prayer. 

The plate of gold which crowns his brows,
His holiness describes;
His breast displays, in shining rows,
The names of all the tribes. 

With the atoning blood he stands,
Before the mercy-seat;
And clouds of incense from his hands,
Arise with odor sweet. 

Urim and Thummim near his heart,
In rich engravings worn;
The sacred light of truth impart,
To teach and to adorn. 

Through him the eye of faith descries,
A greater Priest than he;
Thus Jesus pleads above the skies,
For you, my friends, and me. 

He bears the names of all his saints,
Deep on his heart engraved;
Attentive to the state and wants
Of all his love has saved. 

In him a holiness complete,
Light and perfections shine;
And wisdom, grace, and glory meet;
A Saviour all divine. 

The blood, which as a Priest he bears
For sinners, is his own
The incense of his prayers and tears
Perfume the holy throne. 
 
In him my weary soul has rest,
Though I am weak and vile
I read my name upon his breast,
And see the Father smile.
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