In the midst of contemplation and worship, as Mark Webb was being used of the Lord to speak the truth of the gospel in relation to the offence of the cross, these words came to mind:
It was my hands that murdered Him
Who died that day for me,
And as He hung upon that cross
I could not help but flee,
Into His arms Who showed such love
And caused me to believe
For though with Him I too was slain
His grace I did receive.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Saturday, April 10, 2010
In Realms of Glory Yet Unknown
While contemplating passages in Galatians, and other New Testament books in reference to how those of us who are in Christ have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires, we are called to examine ourselves in the light of eternity and of the surpassing love that is ours both now of which we, by His Spirit, are to manifest one toward another and is forever ours through Christ alone, that we may glorify God and enjoy Him forever, these words came to mind:
In realms of glory yet unknown
The love of God is fully shown!
And yet while time for man exists
We cannot fully know the bliss.
And yet, Praise God, we get a glimpse
Through Christ alone His love persists,
And beckons us before the throne
That we may make His glory known!
Impart to us Your loving favor
That we may truly love our neighbor.
Cast out from us all selfish pride
That they may seek in Christ to hide,
Within the veil of Your torn flesh
By which You cause Your church to mesh
Into the holy temple of
Your faithfulness and steadfast love.
Oh, now You fill our hearts with gladness
Intermixed with holy sadness
Of all the ways we yet fail You;
Oh, fill our minds with all that's true,
That we by grace may comfort still
All those in Christ by Sovereign Will,
To whom You call, Oh, Holy Spirit,
Unto the praise of God and fill it
Up to the fullness as all the ages
Transcend the words of all the pages
Left for us by Your sure Word
Until we see the One we've heard.
Michael E. Wood
April 10, 2010
In realms of glory yet unknown
The love of God is fully shown!
And yet while time for man exists
We cannot fully know the bliss.
And yet, Praise God, we get a glimpse
Through Christ alone His love persists,
And beckons us before the throne
That we may make His glory known!
Impart to us Your loving favor
That we may truly love our neighbor.
Cast out from us all selfish pride
That they may seek in Christ to hide,
Within the veil of Your torn flesh
By which You cause Your church to mesh
Into the holy temple of
Your faithfulness and steadfast love.
Oh, now You fill our hearts with gladness
Intermixed with holy sadness
Of all the ways we yet fail You;
Oh, fill our minds with all that's true,
That we by grace may comfort still
All those in Christ by Sovereign Will,
To whom You call, Oh, Holy Spirit,
Unto the praise of God and fill it
Up to the fullness as all the ages
Transcend the words of all the pages
Left for us by Your sure Word
Until we see the One we've heard.
Michael E. Wood
April 10, 2010
Friday, April 9, 2010
"Come let us walk in His Light"
As Dianna and I have been reading through the Bible together we came to Isa.2:5, which says, "Come let us walk in the light of the LORD", of which she said something like "Sounds like a song to me", and I quickly blurted out some simple sounds of praise with those words. We laughed and then I wrote them in my journal at (11:23 p.m., 4/8/10).
As I was awakened around 5:38 a.m. (4/9/10), I could not get away from the theme, which in itself is a part of the beauty of the true grace of God, as He has not only made us for His own glory, but through the person of Christ saves us and keeps us for His own glory! Hallelujah! What a Saviour!!!! And thus a new song was given which speaks of the Gospel of Christ as spoken of in light of the words given to us in Isaiah chapters 1 and 2 as the result.
Come, let us walk in the light.
The Light of our LORD and our God.
He'll teach us each day,
And we'll walk in His ways,
For in that is what brings Him delight.
That is what brings Him delight!
In That Day, He alone, Be exalted!
Haughty looks and all pride will be brought low.
And all men will bow down, bring Him glory.
Every tongue will confess unto Christ,
He alone then Is worthy!
Come now and reason with Him
Though your sins are like scarlet within.
For Christ is The Way, for our sins He did pay,
Oh, let's praise Him in psalm and in hymn.
Praise Him in psalm and in hymn!
For the mouth of the LORD has now spoken
And His Spirit now dwells in His chosen,
To all those, who in Christ, are the broken
Before all creation was brought then to speak forth His glory!
Oh, come now and worship the King
For Jesus, our Lord and our God,
Restores as the first, all for Him that do thirst
And repent, by His righteousness sing.
Repent, by His righteousness sing!
Let us go, to the mountain, of His house.
He will come, to the earth, for His Own spouse.
For alone, He is worthy, of all praise.
By the glorious gospel of Christ
We will stand in His glory!
Come let us walk in the light.
The light of our Lord and our God.
His face we will see and His glory will be
So majestic they'll be no more night.
Majestic they'll be no more night!
All our praise, will then be, Holy prefect.
For like Him, we will be, in His glory.
And forever, we'll dwell, and His beauty,
Will be far beyond
All that we could have ever imagined!
Rejoice now, Oh, all of new birth
With all those in Christ on the earth.
His glory will shine as we yield up our mind,
As in One we shout forth all His worth!
As One we shout forth all His worth!
His glory will shine, as we yield up our mind,
As in One we shout forth all His worth!
As One we shout forth all His worth!
Michael E. Wood
April 9, 2010
As I was awakened around 5:38 a.m. (4/9/10), I could not get away from the theme, which in itself is a part of the beauty of the true grace of God, as He has not only made us for His own glory, but through the person of Christ saves us and keeps us for His own glory! Hallelujah! What a Saviour!!!! And thus a new song was given which speaks of the Gospel of Christ as spoken of in light of the words given to us in Isaiah chapters 1 and 2 as the result.
Come, let us walk in the light.
The Light of our LORD and our God.
He'll teach us each day,
And we'll walk in His ways,
For in that is what brings Him delight.
That is what brings Him delight!
In That Day, He alone, Be exalted!
Haughty looks and all pride will be brought low.
And all men will bow down, bring Him glory.
Every tongue will confess unto Christ,
He alone then Is worthy!
Come now and reason with Him
Though your sins are like scarlet within.
For Christ is The Way, for our sins He did pay,
Oh, let's praise Him in psalm and in hymn.
Praise Him in psalm and in hymn!
For the mouth of the LORD has now spoken
And His Spirit now dwells in His chosen,
To all those, who in Christ, are the broken
Before all creation was brought then to speak forth His glory!
Oh, come now and worship the King
For Jesus, our Lord and our God,
Restores as the first, all for Him that do thirst
And repent, by His righteousness sing.
Repent, by His righteousness sing!
Let us go, to the mountain, of His house.
He will come, to the earth, for His Own spouse.
For alone, He is worthy, of all praise.
By the glorious gospel of Christ
We will stand in His glory!
Come let us walk in the light.
The light of our Lord and our God.
His face we will see and His glory will be
So majestic they'll be no more night.
Majestic they'll be no more night!
All our praise, will then be, Holy prefect.
For like Him, we will be, in His glory.
And forever, we'll dwell, and His beauty,
Will be far beyond
All that we could have ever imagined!
Rejoice now, Oh, all of new birth
With all those in Christ on the earth.
His glory will shine as we yield up our mind,
As in One we shout forth all His worth!
As One we shout forth all His worth!
His glory will shine, as we yield up our mind,
As in One we shout forth all His worth!
As One we shout forth all His worth!
Michael E. Wood
April 9, 2010
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Christmas in April!
HE IS THE SPRING WHO GIVES NEW LIFE!
Blessed is the man against whom the LORD counts no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit. Psalm 32:2
I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not cover my iniquity; I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the LORD," and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah Therefore let everyone who is godly offer prayer to you at a time when you may be found; surely in the rush of great waters, they shall not reach him. Psalm 32:5-6
I will bless the LORDat all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul makes its boast in the LORD; let the humble hear and be glad. Oh, magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together! Psalm 34:1-3
Sing to him a new song; play skillfully on the strings, with loud shouts. For the word of the LORD is upright, and all his work is done in faithfulness. He loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the steadfast love of the LORD. By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and by the breath of his mouth all their host. Psalm 33:3-6
When the righteous cry for help, the LORD hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:17-18
The LORD redeems the life of his servants; none of those who take refuge in him will be condemned. Psalm 34:22
While contemplating the passages of scripture given to us in Psalms 32-34 with my heart filled with the plague of remaining sin and yet rejoicing in the goodness of God through Christ Jesus my Lord, and while looking from the front porch I noticed a Red Bud tree among the lofty pines with their new growth which reminded me of a "Christmas tree"and the following words came to mind:
Oh, do you think of Christmas
At this time of year so bright?
For Jesus came to die for men,
And save us from the blight
Of all our sin which brought the curse
And caused the earth to groan.
HE IS THE SPRING WHO GIVES NEW LIFE
To those whose hearts now moan.
In every flower's beauty
And in every new pine cone,
He shows such glorious power now
To raise those of His Own.
New life is ours because the cross
Was destined from His birth.
He came to bleed and die for sin
For those born on the earth.
For angels who are fallen
Have not now so much hope
But will forever burn with those
Who do not see the scope--
Of Oh, such wondrous love for men
That God Himself would come,
And bare rejection and reproach--
The Humble Servant, Son!
He Is The High and Lofty One
And by His grace imparts;
Redemption to His chosen ones
Of humble, contrite hearts.
Oh, taste and see the LORD Is Good
In all that He may bring;
To search our hearts, refine our minds,
And give new songs to sing--
Unto His glory til He comes
And full salvation shows;
To His beloved bride of Christ,
All them, that He now knows.
Oh, what a thought, that without sin
Our faith then, more than sight--
With bodies raised, we'll praise His Name,
In robes, all pure and white!
Oh Jesus, Lover of our souls,
Oh, help us now to be
The vessels of true love and grace,
Reflect Your Majesty!
And help us now in holy awe,
Give you all the worship due,
For none on earth can e'er compare
To all we have in YOU!
Michael E. Wood
April 7, 2010
Blessed is the man against whom the LORD counts no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit. Psalm 32:2
I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not cover my iniquity; I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the LORD," and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah Therefore let everyone who is godly offer prayer to you at a time when you may be found; surely in the rush of great waters, they shall not reach him. Psalm 32:5-6I will bless the LORDat all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul makes its boast in the LORD; let the humble hear and be glad. Oh, magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together! Psalm 34:1-3
Sing to him a new song; play skillfully on the strings, with loud shouts. For the word of the LORD is upright, and all his work is done in faithfulness. He loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the steadfast love of the LORD. By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and by the breath of his mouth all their host. Psalm 33:3-6
When the righteous cry for help, the LORD hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:17-18
The LORD redeems the life of his servants; none of those who take refuge in him will be condemned. Psalm 34:22
While contemplating the passages of scripture given to us in Psalms 32-34 with my heart filled with the plague of remaining sin and yet rejoicing in the goodness of God through Christ Jesus my Lord, and while looking from the front porch I noticed a Red Bud tree among the lofty pines with their new growth which reminded me of a "Christmas tree"and the following words came to mind:
Oh, do you think of Christmas
At this time of year so bright?
For Jesus came to die for men,
And save us from the blight
Of all our sin which brought the curse
And caused the earth to groan.
HE IS THE SPRING WHO GIVES NEW LIFE
To those whose hearts now moan.
In every flower's beauty
And in every new pine cone,
He shows such glorious power now
To raise those of His Own.
New life is ours because the cross
Was destined from His birth.
He came to bleed and die for sin
For those born on the earth.
For angels who are fallen
Have not now so much hope
But will forever burn with those
Who do not see the scope--
Of Oh, such wondrous love for men
That God Himself would come,
And bare rejection and reproach--
The Humble Servant, Son!
He Is The High and Lofty One
And by His grace imparts;
Redemption to His chosen ones
Of humble, contrite hearts.
Oh, taste and see the LORD Is Good
In all that He may bring;
To search our hearts, refine our minds,
And give new songs to sing--
Unto His glory til He comes
And full salvation shows;
To His beloved bride of Christ,
All them, that He now knows.
Oh, what a thought, that without sin
Our faith then, more than sight--
With bodies raised, we'll praise His Name,
In robes, all pure and white!
Oh Jesus, Lover of our souls,
Oh, help us now to be
The vessels of true love and grace,
Reflect Your Majesty!
And help us now in holy awe,
Give you all the worship due,
For none on earth can e'er compare
To all we have in YOU!
Michael E. Wood
April 7, 2010
Monday, April 5, 2010
Through Christ my Sacrifice, Who is My Own (Second Revision)
As I have continued to ponder the glory of Christ and continue to review the words of this song given to me whereby we His people can magnify Him and bring glory to His name, it occurred to me that there may be those who would misunderstand the language of the first chorus. As there is no glory of which compares even in the remotest of ways to the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ, I trust that it will be perfectly understood that any glory that I may lay claim to is not my own but that which is excellent and proceeds from Him, through Him, and to Him for His Own Name's sake alone. It is Christ Who is the spotless, perfect, sacrifice of God, and by grace through faith in His blood, He is my sacrifice, whereby I am justified before God the Father, and He is satisfied with the sacrifice of His Son!
O LORD, in your strength the king rejoices, and in your salvation how greatly he exults! You have given him his heart’s desire and have not withheld the request of his lips.
Selah
For you meet him with rich blessings; you set a crown of fine gold upon his head. He asked life of you; you gave it to him, length of days forever and ever. His glory is great through your salvation; splendor and majesty you bestow on him. For you make him most blessed forever; you make him glad with the joy of your presence. For the king trusts in the LORD, and through the steadfast love of the Most High he shall not be moved. Psalm 21:1-7
Here is the new Closing Chorus (Higher octave)
In Christ I'm justified,
My soul is free.
In Christ God's satisfied
And pleased with me.
Before my Father's throne
His glory will be shown
Through Christ my sacrifice
Who Is my own.
Complete New Version
"Through Christ my Sacrifice, Who is my Own"
The Father willed to give,
His Son that I might live.
For wrath and sin atoned,
Through Him, I now am owned.
Though wretched vile within,
His blood now covers sin,
And all I am is His;
Through Christ Alone!
(Chorus 1)
In Christ I'm justified,My soul is free.
In Christ I'm satisfied,God's pleased with me.
Before my Father's throne,
My glory will be shown,
Through Christ my sacrifice,
Who is my own!
My secret sins He sees,
And brings me to my knees.
His Spirit intercedes,
Supplies for all my needs.
To Him I now will cling,
And all my days I'll sing.
Give glory to my God,
Through Christ alone!
(Chorus 2)
In Christ I'm justified!
I've been set free.
In Christ I'm satisfied.
He's ransomed me!
To stand before the throne
Because of Him, be known.
Sweet Christ my Sacrifice,
He is my own.
His presence now with me,
To Him, all glory be.
His grace now makes me stand,
He leads me by His hand.
His holiness in me,
Perfected I will be.
My Hope, no shame I'll have,
Through Christ alone!
(Chorus 3)
In Christ I'm justified!
He's made me free.
In Christ I'm satisfied.
Like Him I'll be!
One day, before the throne
His glory will be shown.
For Christ my Sacrifice,
Is now my own!
(Closing Chorus - Higher Octave)
In Christ I'm justified,
My soul is free.
In Christ God's satisfied
And pleased with me.
Before my Father's throne
His glory will be shown
Through Christ my sacrifice
Who Is my own.
Michael E. Wood
Original February 21-22, 2010
1st Revision March 3, 2010
2nd Revision April 5, 2010
O LORD, in your strength the king rejoices, and in your salvation how greatly he exults! You have given him his heart’s desire and have not withheld the request of his lips.
Selah
For you meet him with rich blessings; you set a crown of fine gold upon his head. He asked life of you; you gave it to him, length of days forever and ever. His glory is great through your salvation; splendor and majesty you bestow on him. For you make him most blessed forever; you make him glad with the joy of your presence. For the king trusts in the LORD, and through the steadfast love of the Most High he shall not be moved. Psalm 21:1-7
Here is the new Closing Chorus (Higher octave)
In Christ I'm justified,
My soul is free.
In Christ God's satisfied
And pleased with me.
Before my Father's throne
His glory will be shown
Through Christ my sacrifice
Who Is my own.
Complete New Version
"Through Christ my Sacrifice, Who is my Own"
The Father willed to give,
His Son that I might live.
For wrath and sin atoned,
Through Him, I now am owned.
Though wretched vile within,
His blood now covers sin,
And all I am is His;
Through Christ Alone!
(Chorus 1)
In Christ I'm justified,My soul is free.
In Christ I'm satisfied,God's pleased with me.
Before my Father's throne,
My glory will be shown,
Through Christ my sacrifice,
Who is my own!
My secret sins He sees,
And brings me to my knees.
His Spirit intercedes,
Supplies for all my needs.
To Him I now will cling,
And all my days I'll sing.
Give glory to my God,
Through Christ alone!
(Chorus 2)
In Christ I'm justified!
I've been set free.
In Christ I'm satisfied.
He's ransomed me!
To stand before the throne
Because of Him, be known.
Sweet Christ my Sacrifice,
He is my own.
His presence now with me,
To Him, all glory be.
His grace now makes me stand,
He leads me by His hand.
His holiness in me,
Perfected I will be.
My Hope, no shame I'll have,
Through Christ alone!
(Chorus 3)
In Christ I'm justified!
He's made me free.
In Christ I'm satisfied.
Like Him I'll be!
One day, before the throne
His glory will be shown.
For Christ my Sacrifice,
Is now my own!
(Closing Chorus - Higher Octave)
In Christ I'm justified,
My soul is free.
In Christ God's satisfied
And pleased with me.
Before my Father's throne
His glory will be shown
Through Christ my sacrifice
Who Is my own.
Michael E. Wood
Original February 21-22, 2010
1st Revision March 3, 2010
2nd Revision April 5, 2010
Sunday, April 4, 2010
The Greatest Truth (continued)
While contemplating the things already given to me on the preceding day, this also being intermixed with the fact that my beloved Dianna had sent an email containing the offering of praise to our Lord from the previous day to Pastor Redditt Andrews; his response in desire to preserve the text in song; and the glowing Truth of the gospel of Christ in accordance with the scriptures, as spoken in 1st Corinthians 15:3-4; and, of the glory which is yet to come, the following words came to mind as a continuation of the preceding thoughts:
Through Christ in which we first received
The Truth of First Importance.
His death and resurrection speaks
With the scriptures full accordance.
Though in the tomb He lay three days
Corruption could not come.
The gates of hell could not contain
The glory of The Son!
Oh, shout the mighty anthem of
Our Saviour's gospel song,
Til in His glory we stand anew
With heaven's mighty throng.
Oh, come Lord Jesus, come restore
Your glory in all creation,
As all the groans of time give way
In glorious jubilation!*
We thank You Father for the Spirit
By which we now perceive,
But then more glorious than all Your praise
Will be Your Majesty!
*could also be rendered; jubilant adoration
Michael E. Wood
2:44 - 4:35p.m. April 4, 2010
Through Christ in which we first received
The Truth of First Importance.
His death and resurrection speaks
With the scriptures full accordance.
Though in the tomb He lay three days
Corruption could not come.
The gates of hell could not contain
The glory of The Son!
Oh, shout the mighty anthem of
Our Saviour's gospel song,
Til in His glory we stand anew
With heaven's mighty throng.
Oh, come Lord Jesus, come restore
Your glory in all creation,
As all the groans of time give way
In glorious jubilation!*
We thank You Father for the Spirit
By which we now perceive,
But then more glorious than all Your praise
Will be Your Majesty!
*could also be rendered; jubilant adoration
Michael E. Wood
2:44 - 4:35p.m. April 4, 2010
Saturday, April 3, 2010
The Greatest Truth
While contemplating 1st John 2:7, "Beloved, I am writing you no new commandment, but an old commandment that you heard from the beginning." I was led back to Leviticus 19 and read through 24:1-4 which reads, "The LORD spoke to Moses, saying, "Command the people of Israel to bring you pure oil from beaten olives for the lamp, that a light may be kept burning regularly. Outside the veil of the testimony, in the tent of meeting, Aaron shall arrange it from evening to morning before the LORD regularly. It shall be a statute forever throughout your generations. He shall arrange the lamps on the lampstand of pure gold before the LORD regularly."
As I considered the fact that Christ is the head of the church, it is He who arranges the "lamps" (His messengers) on the "lampstand" (His church) both universally and locally for His own glory, and it is His good pleasure to give the power of His Spirit to those who faithfully and believingly ask for it. "And he said to them, "Which of you who has a friend will go to him at midnight and say to him, 'Friend, lend me three loaves, for a friend of mine has arrived on a journey, and I have nothing to set before him'; and he will answer from within, 'Do not bother me; the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed. I cannot get up and give you anything'? I tell you, though he will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, yet because of his impudence he will rise and give him whatever he needs. And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. for everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.
What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent; or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!" Luke 11:5-13.
While in this line of thought, the apostle Thomas came to mind as our Risen Lord showed him the scars in His hands and His feet, and thus these words came to mind.
So much more is ours to ask
And seek by Solemn Promise
By faith we see His smiling Face
And learn from doubting Thomas.
His scars showed forth the faithful fact
In Him our sins were borne.
But when the Father turned His back,
That's when His heart was torn.
As from the cross He cried aloud,
"Eli, Eli, Lema, Sabacthani?"*
He bore the fullness of God's wrath
Meant for you and I.
Oh, if the thought does not bring tears
Perhaps you're hardened still.
Deceived by sin in which you'll die
And God's full wrath you'll feel.
But Christ Who is my Sacrifice
And Hope for all perfection,
Secured for me by His shed blood
And bodily resurrection,
A steadfast hope and confidence
By grace through faith alone,
Amazed in love, with Him I'll be
Faultless before God's throne.
For He ascended and now He sits
Before our Father's Face
And intercedes for all He chose
Redeemed from Adam's race.
Oh, Holy Spirit, come to us
With power, The Word fulfill.
For the glory of our God,
You are our Guide and Seal.
Oh, help us in this very hour
Your faithful Word proclaim,
Though most will miss THE GREATEST TRUTH,
Lost in their "Easter's" aim.
Michael E. Wood
April 3, 2010
The Greatest Truth is the simplicity of THE GOSPEL, which is Of First Importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures, that He was buried, that He was raised the third day in accordance with the scriptures. 1st Cor.15:3-4
*(English translation: "My God, My God, why has Thou forsaken Me")
As I considered the fact that Christ is the head of the church, it is He who arranges the "lamps" (His messengers) on the "lampstand" (His church) both universally and locally for His own glory, and it is His good pleasure to give the power of His Spirit to those who faithfully and believingly ask for it. "And he said to them, "Which of you who has a friend will go to him at midnight and say to him, 'Friend, lend me three loaves, for a friend of mine has arrived on a journey, and I have nothing to set before him'; and he will answer from within, 'Do not bother me; the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed. I cannot get up and give you anything'? I tell you, though he will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, yet because of his impudence he will rise and give him whatever he needs. And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. for everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.
What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent; or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!" Luke 11:5-13.
While in this line of thought, the apostle Thomas came to mind as our Risen Lord showed him the scars in His hands and His feet, and thus these words came to mind.
So much more is ours to ask
And seek by Solemn Promise
By faith we see His smiling Face
And learn from doubting Thomas.
His scars showed forth the faithful fact
In Him our sins were borne.
But when the Father turned His back,
That's when His heart was torn.
As from the cross He cried aloud,
"Eli, Eli, Lema, Sabacthani?"*
He bore the fullness of God's wrath
Meant for you and I.
Oh, if the thought does not bring tears
Perhaps you're hardened still.
Deceived by sin in which you'll die
And God's full wrath you'll feel.
But Christ Who is my Sacrifice
And Hope for all perfection,
Secured for me by His shed blood
And bodily resurrection,
A steadfast hope and confidence
By grace through faith alone,
Amazed in love, with Him I'll be
Faultless before God's throne.
For He ascended and now He sits
Before our Father's Face
And intercedes for all He chose
Redeemed from Adam's race.
Oh, Holy Spirit, come to us
With power, The Word fulfill.
For the glory of our God,
You are our Guide and Seal.
Oh, help us in this very hour
Your faithful Word proclaim,
Though most will miss THE GREATEST TRUTH,
Lost in their "Easter's" aim.
Michael E. Wood
April 3, 2010
The Greatest Truth is the simplicity of THE GOSPEL, which is Of First Importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures, that He was buried, that He was raised the third day in accordance with the scriptures. 1st Cor.15:3-4
*(English translation: "My God, My God, why has Thou forsaken Me")
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