“Wherefore, He is able to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by Him, seeing He ever liveth to make intercession for them” (Hebrews 7:25).

The second verse of the moving old hymn, Arise, My Soul, Arise, speaks of Christ’s intercessory work on our behalf and the basis on which His prayers are accepted.

“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need” (Hebrews 4:16).

There is a beautiful old hymn, seldom sung anymore, entitled, Arise, My Soul, Arise, written by the great hymn writer, Charles Wesley.

“Verily, verily, I say unto you, if a man keep my saying, He shall never see death” (John 8:51).

“For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth” (Romans 10:4).

“Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by His own blood He entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us” (Hebrews 9:12).