Before he came on earth to dwell
My friend and brother made a choice.
I'll give my life that they may live
And be their mediating voice.
Jehovah was his name of old
God of Jacob and Abraham.
Mercy flowed from arms outstretched
The one and only great "I Am"
Born to one so clean and pure
Mary brought forth the son of God.
Among the lowly creatures lay
The savior of the world unflawed.
Line by line he learned all truth
He was the master teacher now.
Some did not like his spoken words
We'll rid ourselves of him somehow.
Love and peace would fill his heart
So much that soon his heart would break.
No one really comprehends
The sacrifice that he did make.
Looking down upon his son
God the Father's heart is rent.
To see his son nailed to a tree
His tears came down, all of them spent.
Risen as the third day came
His task fulfilled, mission complete
Returning to his heavenly home
Bathing with tears his Father's feet.
What love for us the Father has
To ransom his begotten son.
We never can repay the debt
For our souls that he has won.
I hope to feel the warm embrace
Of Jesus Christ, the prince of peace
As I kneel before my king
His love for me will never cease.
