Jesus Christ, Our Great Redeemer!

Christ, the Humble, we adore You, 

Son Eternal, sent to save; 

Grasping not to heaven’s glory; 

Prince of Life, placed in a grave! 

Well might brilliant angels marvel; 

Devils too, not comprehend: 

Christ, Transcendent Praise of Heaven, 

Sacrificed for sinful men! 

 

Christ, the Faithful, we extol You, 

Steward of the Father’s plan; 

Second Adam, come as Savior, 

Ardent Son and Sinless Man. 

What temptations You contested; 

Awful punishments withstood!   

You accomplished Heaven’s purpose: 

To the evil, bringing good. 

 

Christ, the Victor, we exalt You; 

Lord above all other names! 

Satan’s rule on earth is broken; 

Death compelled to drop its claims! 

Everything the Law demanded 

You completed perfectly; 

By Your blood, received in heaven, 

We are found forever free! 

 

Jesus Christ, our great Redeemer, 

Thank You for Your sacrifice! 

You have wholly done the labor, 

Bridging earth and paradise!

 

--K. Hartnett, October 2003

I believe this poem could make a good hymn or song.  I welcome the collaboration of those who have musical gifts to set this, or one of my other texts to song.  Ones that I believe are particularly suitable for singing are in the category called "Song Potential."  Humble, faithful, and victorious- we truly have a great Savior!