WHAT HE BECAME

                (John 1: 14)

In spite of a world where death is abroad

Where Satan's devices enthrall and enmesh,

To compass God's purpose, and bring us to God,

He came to redeem us: the Word became flesh.                                                

            (2 Corinthians 8: 9)

He dwelt among man, displaying God's grace,

Though in Him the earth and its forms are secure;

To come to be near to the lost human race

And bring us God's blessing the Lord became poor.                                        

            (Revelation 1: 17)

Betrayed and denied, despised by men, He,

The King of the ages, was shackled and led,

To bear crucifixion, and there on the tree

The One is First and the Last became dead.                                                        

(Hebrews 5: 9; Hebrews 7: 22)

Thus Jesus became to all who obey

The cause of salvation eternal in scope; 

And Jesus became the safe warranty

Of covenant blessing, assuring our hope.  

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