Stepped Down
Based on Philippians 2:6-11
Exalted in excellence, living in light
He was bathed in beauty, brilliantly bright
Higher than angels, the only divine Son
Immaculate image of the invisible One
Pondering deeply His Father’s wise plan
He was willingly born in the likeness of man
He poured Himself out in a servant-like way
The shaper of galaxies now shaped by clay
Though heralded by heaven’s choir in the sky
The eternal Word manages just a cry
Magi can sense that He’s second to none
But He’ll grow up unknown, as a carpenter’s son
What a giant step down! See His eminence tumble
From manger to cross - no one’s been more humble
He loved God and others from first to last breath
He served us in life and He served us in death
Unjustly tormented for rebels and thieves
For every sinner who truly believes
He did it for me, the worst of His foes
For my sins He died and for my life He rose
He vanquished the grave and defeated the night
Now exalted in excellence, living in light
Every last creature will bow the knee
At the name of Jesus, to the Father's glory
Every last creature will kiss the ring
All hail to Jesus, the humble King!
