His Wrath Satisfied

(And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. 1 Corinthians 2:1-2)

Of all the philosophers of life,
And all that are to come;
Not one can touch the nth degree—
The death of God’s Dear Son.

The life He lived out on the earth
The fullness—all His own
Laid down to offer up Himself
O’ Feel His mighty groan

My debt He paid upon that Cross;
None other could have borne.
The agony of all my sins,
For justice met that morn.

How can I speak of other things
Or glibly live my life;
When all my life I owe to Him
Who is my sacrifice.

And satisfied, my Father Is,
With all He did for me.
Eternal praise is now my theme,
And shall be eternally.

“O’ Come”, He bids me, “Now proclaim,
By grace through faith alone—
In Christ alone, O’ sinner come
And bow before His throne.”

“Escape the wrath that is to come—
God’s mercy did provide.
His Glory now revealed to you
In Jesus Christ and Him crucified.”

Michael E. Wood 08/20/09