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Don’t trifle with God’s person or presence!

BibleGateway: Exodus 33:17-25

ESV Text: Exodus 33:17-25


KJV Text:

The section starts at about 2:58 and ends at about 4:1

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17 And the LORD said unto Moses, I will do this thing also that thou hast spoken: for thou hast found grace in my sight, and I know thee by name. 18 And he said, I beseech thee, shew me thy glory. 19 And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will proclaim the name of the LORD before thee; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will shew mercy on whom I will shew mercy. 20 And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live. 21 And the LORD said, Behold, there is a place by me, and thou shalt stand upon a rock: 22 And it shall come to pass, while my glory passeth by, that I will put thee in a clift of the rock, and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by: 23 And I will take away mine hand, and thou shalt see my back parts: but my face shall not be seen.(KJV)


Hymn: TLH 129:
Hail, Thou Source of Every Blessing

— Organ Audio

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1. Hail, Thou Source of every blessing, 
Sovereign Father of mankind! 
Gentiles now, Thy grace possessing, 
In Thy courts admission find. 
Grateful now we fall before Thee, 
In Thy Church obtain a place, 
Now by faith behold Thy glory, 
Praise Thy truth, adore Thy grace. 

2. Once far off, but now invited, 
We approach Thy sacred throne; 
In Thy covenant united, 
Reconciled, redeemed, made one. 
Now revealed to Eastern sages, 
See the Star of Mercy shine; 
Mystery hid in former ages, 
Mystery great of love divine. 

3. Hail, Thou all-inviting Savior! 
Gentiles now their offerings bring; 
In Thy temples seek Thy favor, 
Jesus Christ, our Lord and King. 
May we, body, soul, and spirit, 
Live devoted to Thy praise, 
Glorious realms of bliss inherit, 
Grateful anthems ever raise!