1 This unique truth the whole Bible unveils: Our God has put on humanity; Both God and man, as the Scripture reveals; Hallelujah unto eternity. Praise the Lord for Christ's humanity! It's central to God's economy To produce a divine—human incorporation Which consummates the New Jerusalem. 2 Old Testament portrays Christ as a Man, With four types showing His humanity: Seed of the woman, seed of Abraham, The seed of David, branch of Jesse. 3 Christ as a Man in His humanity Visited Abraham, with Jacob fought, Met Joshua as Captain of God's army, Foretold of Samson, Israel's comfort. 4 As Man of sorrows He lived, and was slain, Suffered, despised, our redemption to win. According to righteousness He will reign, There'll be enjoyment and protection. 5 Above the firmament, Christ is enthroned, Satan's dominion is far, far below. Each measurement of God's building He knows, In midst of Israel, His possession. 6 Christ as a Man walked with Daniel's three friends, In fiery trial appearing with them; Met Daniel's need as a Man once again; He's everything in God's move as a Man. 7 Though they dispersed, Christ was with Israel, Measured Jerus'lem to gain her in full; As Shoot of David, God's temple He'll build, He'll be a Priest and o'er all nations rule. 8 As Son of Man, He's with Israel involved, With us as well: we His oneness enjoy; He's stock of Israel exalted by God, He'll gain the Kingdom, enemies destroy. 9 Christ as revealed in the New Testament Came in the flesh; Son of Man now is He! Fulfillment of God's economy, All carried out in Christ's humanity. A hymn based on messages given in the Winter Training, December 1996.
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