THE FATHER'S DELIGHT

After the secret years when Christ excelled

In virtue, largely for the Father's sight,

Praying, He was baptised and thus impelled

The Father's exclamation of delight.

Upon the holy mountain where Christ prayed,

After the years of service among men

In which God's grace was perfectly displayed,

The Father's joy in Christ was told again.

After the fulness of Christ's work was done

To expiate, redeem, forgive and save,

Enraptured by the beauties of the Son

The Father's glory raised Him from the dead.