The work of our great high priest at present

(James Smith, "Gleams of Grace" 1860)

"Therefore He is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because He always lives to intercede for them! Such a high priest meets our need — one who is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners, exalted above the heavens!" Hebrews 7:25-26

As believers, we should look upon our great high priest, as having . . .
  put away our sins from before God,
  reconciled our persons to God,
  justified us fully and freely at the tribunal of God,
  procured for us all spiritual and eternal blessings.

The work of our great high priest at present, is to render our persons, prayers, and services acceptable to God. Every prayer which ascends from us to God, passes through His hands — who cleanses, arranges, and perfumes it, and then presents it to his Father. Thus He renders our poor imperfect prayers, praises, and services — acceptable and pleasant to our God and Father.