Christ, In Humble Obedience

1 Christ, in humble obedience 

Suffered the Father’s wrath for me. 

Obstinate was I in offense, 

Yet, He left heaven’s courts for me. 

Being in very nature the Lord; 

Creator of the world; 

Took on the creature’s frailty. 

While I a slave to unbelief 

He took a servant’s frame for me. 

2 Considering equality 

With the Father His rightful due 

Was not His aim; nor His concern. 

Rather, He fixed His eyes on you 

O wandering heart, prone to ever leave 

The Shepherd’s blessed peace, 

Do you not see the ransom? 

His life for yours, all His expense. 

You receive pardon, He the wounds. 

3 Fleets of angels at His command 

Waited on bated breath to save 

Our sweet Lord as He hung and bled 

Yet, He did not advance the ranks. 

Exercising His authority 

Would have meant death for these 

He came to save; to free. 

Thank you, O, Christ! Your sacrifice 

Guarantees my eternity. 

Guarantees my eternity.