Alpha and Omega
by D. Buchanan
He Who, on creation's morning,
Gazing o'er time's ocean wide, Acts 15:18
And, beyond, saw all creation
Through His ransom glorified; 1 Cor.15:28
He Who came by God's appointment,
Deeds of darkness to undo; 1 John 3:8
Will He falter by the wayside?
Fail to reach the end in view? Eph.1:11
He Who bears with faithless Israel, Hosea 11:8
Sparing not the chastening rod, Isa.1:5
Woos her into glad submission, Rom.12:26
Is He not the Gentile's God? Rom.3:29
He Who said, "Until He find it," Luke 15:4
Will for some His word prove vain,
And the faithful, seeking Shepherd
Foiled, return to God again. Isa.55:11
Nay, our Lord is all victorious, 1 Cor.15:25
And His purpose is Love's best; 2 Tim.1:9
Not to liberate a portion,
Leaving sin to hold the rest
Did the Christ go forth to battle: John 12:32
Scabbard ne'er His sword shall see,
Until every blood-bought captive
Is from sin and death set free. Col.1:20
Life your heads, ye heavenly portals!
Captives, pass beneath the rod!
Every sin-cursed son of Adam
Has become a son of God, 1 Cor.15:22
Changed into the glorious likeness
Of His well beloved Son, 2 Cor.3:18
This the fruit of grace abounding,
These the spoils in battle won. Rom.5:20
Tune your harps, ye hosts of glory!
Let the vaulted heavens ring
With the triumphs of our Saviour,
With the praises of the King! Rev.5:13
Far and wide resounds the trumpet,
All creation now is free;
Through the ages Christ hath wrought it,
Heaven and earth's glad jubilee. Lev.25:9,10
Matchless riches of God's wisdom! Rom.11:33
Grace triumphant o'er the fall! Rom.5:20
God is love, and by the ransom, 1 John 4:8
God, through Christ, is All in all. 1 Cor.15:28
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I like it!!