FIRSTBORN

When Jesus entered His own universe

Nature acknowledged Him. His birth-star came;

The silenced winds and waves were not perverse,

Heeding the Firstborn of creation’s claim.

But men refused Him. They would give no room

To Jesus. In their hatred He was led

To judgement and to death. But though His tomb

Was sealed He rose as Firstborn from the dead.

Seeing His purposes let praise be sung

To God who from eternity designed

That Christ should be the Firstborn One among

The many brethren suited to His mind.