While contemplating the Preeminence of Christ, while in the enjoyment of His Word, as spoken in Colossians chapter 1, and most especially verses 15-21 which reads, "He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross. And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind doing evil deeds...", these words came to mind:
Oh Christ, we ask of Thee to be
Preeminent that all may see,
The very image of our God
Who Is so High, so Deep, so Broad.
Invisible, and yet not hidden
Unto the eyes of Whom You've bidden.
And since we know this is Your will
We ask in sweet assurance still.
As from You, through You, to You be
All glory and all majesty!
For in You all the fullness dwelt
And God was pleased, and then He dealt
The angry blow of all His wrath*,
On You, O Lord our Sabaoth.
And through Your blood You gave us peace
And by Your knowledge, You give increase.
To reconcile all to the Father
Every blameless son and daughter.
The hope of the Gospel is our claim
And all Your glory is our aim.
*wrath is pronounced "roth"
Michael E. Wood
March 24, 2010
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