His Wisdom shone forth
On Calvary’s tree
And shown to mankind
God’s blessed decree!
Wrath, yet mercy’s beauty –
No indulgence was free.
“Finished!” came the cry
Submission sealed in word;
On Crimson blotted weathered wood
The Church in Him was gird.
Far better than the blood of rams,
The Elect now walk assured!
The Lord, The Lord, just and holy,
While He loved His precious [...]