Bow the Knee at Calvary

A New Song by Michael E. Wood
December 1, 2010

Proverbs 1 begins with the words, "The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel"

How amazing it is that God speaks His Word through men. The King of Glory, Jesus Himself, by the power of His Spirit speaks through sinners like us to bring many sons to glory. It is He who planted the ear that causes us to hear the voice of His Word, uniting our hearts as one unto His Own glory and praise. How oft I am amazed as He uses the members of His church, both local and universal, to build up one another in the faith to proclaim the glories of His grace in ways that we may not even be aware of at a given moment in time. Some times when I write, I can think of a number of people He has used to bring about the understanding of the things of which I write. Some are people of whom I have known for years, and could readily give credit to for the influence they have had; others are those of which I have met in a moment of time and cannot recall their names, while yet others have impacted my life of whom I may never or will never meet while here on earth. And then, of course, there are those who have impacted those whom God has and continues to use to direct me to Himself. And what about the countless number of those that have beforehand beheld the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ and are in His presence at this very moment.

No wonder Paul said, "God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ by whom the world is crucified unto me and I unto the world." And thus, I will glory in my Redeemer and to His praise this new song is written!

Through words of men our God doth seek
The souls of men and to them speak.
As those who once His law had spurned,
And thought that glory could be earned.
And thought that glory could be earned.

(Chorus)
Oh bow the knee at Calvary.
Tis Christ who came to set us free.
To know His love and Majesty.
Redeemed; Proclaim His Victory!
Redeemed; Proclaim His Victory!

For though all men may speak of peace
It is His Word that gives increase
And He, His Word, He shall fulfill
As God alone Is Sovereign still!
As God alone Is Sovereign still!

(Chorus)

His Mighty Spirit now unfolds
His Word of grace through men of old
And breathes new life into those dead,
To hear the voice of Christ, our Head!
To hear the voice of Christ, our Head!

(Chorus)

His great compassion is our theme,
Who loosed our tongues, gave grace to sing.
For by His mercies we are told,
"Fear not! I'm with you! Now be bold!"
"Fear not! I'm with you! Now be bold!"

(Chorus)

Our Father gives instruction to,
And seeks His Own, though they be few.
Delivers from eternal loss.
Our dept was paid upon the cross!
Our debt was paid upon the cross!

(Chorus)

As God our Father wisdom gives,
That to His glory we may live,
That all may see His Majesty,
And bow the knee at Calvary!
And bow the knee at Calvary!

(Chorus)

Note from Dianna: This is a most beautiful song. One that I believe is timeless and will be song by generations upon generations. I wish those reading could hear the beautiful melody that accompanies these words.