Image by my son Ron
CORAM DEO
Living in the presence, under the authority of, and to the glory of God
THE FACE OF GOD
Jesus Christ upon the cross
Revealed to the world the Face of God
First reflection
Then to my knees
Head bowed down
Releasing tears
Visions of agony
Visions of pain
For my own life
He made the exchange
Jesus Christ upon the cross
Revealed to me the Face of God
Around me, over me
I stand under
Living my life
In joy and wonder
Under God's authority
To his honor and glory
Restore to us the sacred vision
On the cross our sins are forgiven
You are the King, who became a slave
Shedding your life blood
So we could be saved
It is finished! It is done!
Our souls have found mercy
Our Redeemer has won
We do not press against his veins
He does not die
Again and again
The death he died once for all
Jesus has answered the sinner's call
Within me, over me
I stand under
Living my life
In joy and wonder
Under God's authority
To his honor and glory
The image of God
Has entered our midst
Truth and mercy and righteousness have kissed
Oh, Lord Jesus
You emptied yourself
Stripped of all prestige and wealth
Giving up your reputation
You did it all for our salvation
You did not consider the heavy cost
You surrendered it all
On the cross
Jesus Christ upon the cross
Revealed to us the face of God.
j.smith/2022
"Though he was God, He did not think equality with God as something to cling to.
Instead, he gave up his divine privileges
He took the humble position of a slave
And was born as a human being
When he appeared in human form
He humbled himself in obedience to God
And died a criminal's death on a cross."
(Philippians 2: 6-8)
"But the Unique One, who is himself God is near to the Father's heart. He has revealed God to us."
( John 1:18)
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