117    C.M.     Augustus Toplady
Intercession. John 17. 24; Heb. 5. 7; 1 John 2. 1

1 Awake, sweet gratitude, and sing
  The ascended Saviour’s love;
  Sing how he lives to carry on
  His people’s cause above.

2 With cries and tears he offered up
  His humble suit below;
  But with authority he asks,
  Enthroned in glory now.

3 For all that come to God by him,
  Salvation he demands;
  Points to their names upon his breast,
  And spreads his wounded hands.

4 His sweet atoning sacrifice
  Gives sanction to his claim:
  “Father, I will that all my saints
  Be with me where I am.”

5 Eternal life, at his request,
  To every saint is given;
  Safety on earth, and, after death,
  The plenitude of heaven.

6 Founded on right, thy prayer avails;
  The Father smiles on thee;
  And now thou in thy kingdom art,
  Dear Lord, remember me.