For Us.....

Cold and cruel the little bed
That cradled first Redemption’s head
In Bethlehem, where starlight led
Believers to his side
FOR US, FOR US PERFECTION CAME
They said Jesus is His name
Clothed in lowly, mortal frame
While angels glorified

The bird hath nest; the fox a bed
The Son hath naught to lay His head
He lived each day for us instead
Throngs followed Him in awe
He healed the sick, the blind and lame
They said Jesus is His name
Revealed to Pharisees their shame
As they clung to the Law

Cold and cruel, the rugged tree
Where they nailed Immortality
Here Redemption’s blood flowed free
From Jesus, God’s dear Son
FOR US, FOR US PERFECTION DIED
King of Glory, crucified
Hear Him, hear Him as He cried
“Abba, it is done”

Cold and cruel, the borrowed tomb
Where they laid the Holy Groom
Sealed the doorway with a stone
Man’s hatred satisfied
FOR US, FOR US PERFECTION ROSE
Stone could never hold Him close
Heaven’s best redeemed earth’s worst
A pure and spotless Bride

Cold and cruel, this darkened sod
Weary, worn the pilgrims trod
With their faces turned to God
The Hope which lights our way
FOR US, FOR US PERFECTION WAITS
Lingering at Heaven’s gates
When we see Him t’will be too late
To then fall down and pray

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Janet Martin

But God demonstrates His own love FOR US
In this; while we were still sinners
Christ died FOR US. Rom.5:8