Before The Throne
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Intro
A E
A C#m E
A E
A E
verse 1
A E A E
Before the throne of God above, I have a strong and perfect plea.
A C#m A E
A great high Priest whose Name is Love, who ever lives and pleads for me
A E A C#m E
My name is graven on His hands; my name is written on His heart.
A E A C#m E
I know that while in Heaven He stands no tongue can bid me thence depart
F#m A
No tongue can bid me thence depart
Intro
A E
A C#m E
A E
A E
verse 2
A E A E
When Satan tempts me to despair, and tells me of the guilt within
A C#m A E
Upward I look and see Him there, who made an end of all my sin
A E A C#m E
Because the sinless Savior died my sinful soul is counted free
A E A C#m E
For God the just is satisfied to look on Him and pardon me.
F#m A
To look on Him and pardon me.
verse 3
A E A E
Behold Him there the risen Lamb, my perfect spotless righteousness
A C#m A E
The great unchangeable I AM, the King of glory and of grace,
A E A C#m E
One with Himself I cannot die; my soul is purchased by His blood,
A E A E
My life is hid with Christ on high with Christ my Savior and my God
Ending
A E A C#m E
Because the sinless Savior died my sinful soul is counted free
A E A C#m E
For God the just is satisfied to look on Him and pardon me.
F#m A
To look on Him and pardon me.
How to play Before The Throne
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.