Unto Us
Pondering Peace on this second week of Advent
Luke 2:14“Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”
Rom.15:13May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Rom.15:33The God of peace be with you all. Amen.
For unto us a Child is born,
Unto us a Son is given;
And the government will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called
Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Of the increase of His government and peace
There will be no end,
He Who Is Mighty
Unto us, so undeservingUnto vile humanity God, with love and grace unswervingPlanned our peace, through Calvary
Unto us, like lost sheep wand'ringUnto us, the angel's KingGod did not withhold the offeringThat would cost Him everything
Everything, for our redemptionFor the sinner's sacrificeGod, for the sake of salvationGave His Son to pay the price
Crushing Lucifer, so cunningWith love's plan for sin's defeatUnto us, God's purpose, stunningEvil's curse with mercy sweet
Unto us, the awesome promiseOf his government's increaseHeaven came to earth through Jesus Unto us, the Prince of Peace
Then, from whence come wars and fighting?Whence the lust that lures the eye?Doth it not come from delightingIn what cannot satisfy?
Unto us a Son is givenUnto us a Child is bornUnto us, the hope of HeavenJesus, Star of endless Morn
Unto us, peace through God's pardonUnto us peace to transcendThe battle of Armageddon Unto us, love without end
Purchased and secured, God's favorPerfects faith and truth's amen Unto us, God's peace foreverAs we fully trust in Him
Come, let us reason togetherFor shared mercies grace impartsLet us dwell in peace, and everWorship God with thankful heart
© Janet Martin