Measureless distance the Saviour came,
To rescue men from sin and shame.
From dateless ages, He lived above,
Yet came to earth to show His love.

Highly honoured in scenes on high,
Despised, rejected below the sky,
His perfect, fragrant, sinless life,
Brought peace and joy to those in strife.

His Father’s will He must perform,
Though He must suffer pain and scorn,
He had to bear the cross alone,
That He might for our sin atone.

Redemption’s price is now complete,
And saved souls worship at His feet.
God raised His Son to reign on high,
Crowned and worshipped above the sky.

Complete dominion will be His,
The Sovereign of the Universe,
Pre-eminent, God’s Son will be,
For He shall reign eternally.

By John McDowell