A Child Born For Us

The prophet Isaiah in times of old Inspired by the spirit a birth foretold About a child who for us would be born A son, a gift to humankind forlorn The weight of the world His shoulders would bear His power and command He would not share As was expected He would gain great fame And would acquire a memorable name While others offer thoughts that might entice He is a counselor with sound advice When we’re dismayed He listens to our strife Then speaks to our hearts with truth that brings life He’s a Mighty God with abiding strength Who rules the world, in height, in breadth, and length By divine will He came in submission To save from sin, His heavenly mission He was when time began, thus fraternal In Him time never ends, thus eternal A loving God in whom we feel secure Through faith in Him, in heaven we’ll endure Though in times of turmoil our eyes lose scope In His kingdom He sustains us with hope His governance will forever increase Of the universe He is Prince of Peace