The Cross and its Shadow

Section 3 -The Priesthood

The Heavenly Priesthood

His earthly work is done,
The Victim’s blood is shed,
And Jesus now is gone
His people’s cause to plead;
He stands in heaven, their great High Priest,
He bears their names upon his breast. CIS 68.1

He sprinkles with his blood
The mercy-seat above;
He seals our brotherhood
With his atoning love;
And justice threatens us no more,
But mercy yields her boundless store. CIS 68.2

No temples made with hands
His place of service is;
In heaven itself he stands,
A heavenly priesthood his:
In him the shadows of the law
Are all fulfilled, and now withdraw. CIS 68.3

And though awhile he be
Hid from the eyes of men,
His people look to see
Their great High Priest again;
In brightest glory he will come,
And take his waiting people home.
-Thomas Kelly. CIS 68.4