THE GOD-MAN OUR SAVIOR
Don Fortner
Behold this wondrous mystery,
The God, Who cannot change,
Takes on Himself a robe of flesh,
Yet, He the same remains!
The Babe of Mary's tender love
Is God who gives her breath,
The Man who died on Calvary's tree
Is God even in death!
The sinner's Substitute must be
Both God and man in One,
For God could never suffer death,
Nor could a man atone:
But He who is both God and man
A full salvation brings,
He brought in perfect righteousness
And washed away our sins!
That same eternal, changeless God,
A Man in heaven reigns:
The God-man rules upon His throne
Sov'reign over all things:
He reigns eternal life to give
To all His chosen ones;
And all who trust in Him alone
God will receive as sons.
Incarnate God we worship You,
And bring to You our praise:
We trust Your blood and righteousness,
And look to You for grace.
Preserve us by Your power Divine,
And hold us in Your hand,
Until we see You face to face
In heaven's glory-land.
(Tune: America the Beautiful)
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