Where high the heavenly temple stands,
Representative text
As printed in The Church Hymnal (1941), no. 137 — the newest hymnal carrying it.
Verse 1
Where high the heavenly temple stands, The house of God not made with hands, A great High Priest our nature wears, The Guardian of mankind appears.
Verse 2
He, who for men their surety stood, And poured on earth his precious blood, Pursues in heaven His mighty plan, The Savior and the Friend of man.
Verse 3
In every pang that rends the heart The Man of Sorrows had a part; He sympathizes with our grief, And to the sufferer sends relief.
Verse 4
With boldness therefore at the throne Let us make all our sorrows known, And ask the aid of heavenly power, To help us in the evil hour.