The Supremacy of the Son of God
This poem is based on the words in Paul's Epistle to the Colossians, Chapter 1 verses 15 to 20 (believed to be an early Christian hymn). I have endeavoured to retain the message behind the words when constructing this rhyme.
of God invisible
creation indivisible
For in Him all things
were ever created
in heaven and earth
each differentiated
Whether seen or unseen
Thrones or powers
Rulers or dominions:
Everything is ours
All things created
Through and for Him
He is before
Absolutely everything
In Him do all things
hold together tied
as head of the body;
that is the church worldwide
He is the beginning
Firstborn from the dead
So that in everything
He is undisputed head
For God was pleased
to have all this fullness
dwell in him
for blessed assuredness
And through Him reconciles
To Himself all things
Whether on this earth or riding
in heaven on outstretched wings
for our profit; yet His loss
because He made peace
through His blood shed on the cross.
© Richard Farquharson, Maulden, Bedfordshire March 2017