He entered the earthy Jordan
and for sinners was immersed.
He carried a fleshly burden,
though by evil never cursed.
He faced our fiendish warden
who dealt out his wicked worst.
Now, let every soul adore Him---
love the One who loved us first.
Through the waters of decision let us follow
To the wilderness of trial let us tread.
Through the Word and in His Spirit let us answer,
"Lord, Your children live by more than bread."
More than by bread alone:
That's what our Savior said.
To Him our hearts have flown.
We live, who once were dead!
Orphans are now His own,
By Him our souls are fed,
For Jesus left His throne
To live by more than bread.
He entered the mount of Zion,
unimpressed by their applause.
He earned the power to strive on,
for He kept His heavenly cause.
He faced death, bold as a lion,
letting captors bind His paws.
He then bore the cross we die on,
locking fast the dragon's jaws.
To the hill of crucifixion let us follow.
Joyful news of resurrection let us spread.
In the barracks and the battle both we answer:
"Lord, Your soldiers live by more than bread!"
More than by bread alone:
That's what our Captain said.
By guiltless blood made one,
Our praises crown His head!
While enemies might groan,
By His sure Word we're led,
For Jesus left His throne
To live by more than bread.
He entered the gates of glory,
forever reclaimed His right.
His good pleasure now implore we
as He calls us through the night.
His pattern fleshed out the story
of the war He bids us fight,
He pilots through oceans stormy
those who keep His face in sight.
Through the challenges ahead we gladly follow,
Feeding on each faithful Word our King has said.
Whether living or by dying may we answer:
"Your disciples live by more than bread!"
More than by bread alone:
That's what our Teacher said.
He'll never "give a stone"---
His love is clearly read
In pages, flesh and bone;
To us His mercy sped,
For Jesus left His throne
To live by more than bread.
MNA
3/18/1996
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