KING

The magi came to bow before the child

“King of the Jews”, although His nation scorned

His royalty, and were not reconciled.

The regal grace by which He was adorned

Was not of man; His glory was unique,

When He was entering Jerusalem,

Acclaimed by man, borne on an ass, but meek

And ready to lay down His life for them.

None can rise up against Him: Satan's spear

Is broken, and He quelled the sword of death:

The righteous King shall, when He shall appear

Consume the lawless one with His mouth's breath.

He will arise with healing in His wings

For men, the Lord of lords and King of kings.

1 May 2015