Lord Jesus Youre More Excellent
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[Verse 1]
D G A Bm
Lord Jesus, you’re more excellent
G D G A
Than Moses’ ancient covenant:
Bm D/F# A
Its Law you perfectly obeyed
Bm G A D
And on the cross its curse you paid.
[Verse 2]
Bm G D/F# A
My Royal Priest is excellent
Bm G D/F# A
Above the dying priests who went
Bm G D/F# A
In yearly terror through the veil—
Bm G A Bm
But once for all Christ did prevail.
Bm G A D
But once for all Christ did prevail.
[Verse 3]
D G A Bm
Lord Jesus, you’re more excellent
G D/F# G A
Than all the guardian angels sent
Bm D/F# A
To guide our steps both day and night,
Bm G A D
Since Jesus guards with sovereign might.
[Verse 4]
Bm G D/F# A
Great Savior, you’re more excellent
Bm G D/F# A
Than all the Devil’s arrows spent
Bm G D/F# A
In furious rage against the ones
Bm G A Bm
For whom Christ died to make his sons.
Bm G A D
For whom Christ died to make his sons.
[Verse 5]
D G A Bm
Kind Jesus, you’re more excellent
G D/F# G A
Than doubts and troubles I invent;
Bm D/F# A
Your life laid down, my victory won—
Bm G A D
My Advocate, God’s holy Son.
[Verse 6]
Bm G D/F# A
O Christ, you are most excellent,
Bm G D/F# A
By th’new and better covenant:
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Redeeming Love who took my part,
Bm G A Bm
Inscribed your Law upon my heart.
Bm G A D
Inscribed your Law upon my heart.
[Verse 7]
Bm G D/F# A
O Righteous One, most excellent,
Bm G D/F# A
Your cross fulfilled the covenant;
Bm G D/F# A
O Worthy One, who took my place,
Bm G A Bm
I long to worship face to face.
Bm G A D
I long to worship face to face.
How to play Lord Jesus Youre More Excellent
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.