MATTHEW'S GOSPEL

Matthew presents the glory of His kingship:

As Son of David Christ came to take His kingdom,

Bringing the words of prophets to fulfilment.

His people chose to greet Him with derision

And to prefer the pathway of perdition.

As He announced the good they were dismissing

And preached the kingdom foretold in many scriptures

His patient grace was never intermitted.

He showed the glory He rightly should be given,

Proclaimed repentance that they might be forgiven

But in the end proved that which had been written:

The sheep were scattered: the Shepherd must be smitten.