Friends, I think we need to write more songs about Jesus Christ here in the Intermountain West. Would you agree?
After spending time in Hebrews 1:1-4 this weekend, I have been jotting down all kinds of words. Here are some thoughts that I penned yesterday (and of course, I had to throw in an Idahoan simile).
Jesus, Light of Light
O Jesus Christ, our God and King,
We worship You, man’s clear Word.
May Your voice fly and richly ring,
Like a mountain bluebird.
We bow our knee to Heir of all.
You create age to age,
And uphold beyond sin and fall,
Unfazed by heathen rage.
O Light of sun, all glory pure,
Full Representation,
To see You is to see Father–
All glorious One.
I really like what two men wrote long ago.
Athanasius:
Who is so void of understanding as to doubt concerning the eternal being of the Son? for where has one seen light without effulgence?
Theophylact:
The Sun is never seen without effulgence, nor the Father without the Son.
I need to write a fourth verse for the Christ Who purges sin and Who sits in exaltion, exerting His equality with the Father.
desiring to behold His glory,
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This shall be our endless song,
Christ’s blood alone purges.
The Warrior Son sits on high.
Equality emerges.
“Purges”. Good word.
Take a listen to “Ancient Faith” radio. It is especially good this time of year, with all the Resurrection music.
http://ancientfaith.com/