STANDING

The One who is the Lord of all

Stood still to heed a beggar’s call.

He stood because of men’s deceit

Before a Roman judgment seat.

But how His peace and love were known

As Jesus stood amidst His own!

They found His care had gone before

When He was standing on the shore.

His witness Stephen saw Him stand

As Son of Man at God’s right hand.

Sheaves now, as product of His grief,

Bow down to His one standing sheaf.

Claiming His rights He soon will stand

Upon the sea and on the land.

But now He loves to see His bride

Standing in splendour at His side.