2015.01.22: a priest like no other

we have such a high priest, who has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, a minister of the sanctuary and of the true tabernacle that the Lord, not man, set up. — Heb 8:1-2

you are a priest like no other
sacrifice and oblation you wished not
burnt offerings and sin offerings you required not
you opened ears to hear the good news

you are a priest like no other
in the Temple you did not dwell
you walked throughout the land
healing the sick with only a touch

you are a priest like no other
only one sacrifice did you ever offer
an unblemished lamb and a sinless priest
a perfect offering to end all sin offerings

you are a priest like no other
in this sinner’s heart you set up
your sanctuary, a true tabernacle to hold
the perfect love that is your law

you are a priest like no other
with delight i do your will
i will not restrain my lips
forever i will sing your praises