"That's My King!" Who Humbled Himself Small As The Servant Of All And Now Stands Tall As The Greatest Of All!

The disciples had a discussion on the way

The pride of their hearts it did betray

From the greatness of Christ they turned away

And when He asked “What?,” they would not say

For they knew in their hearts they'd gone astray

Pride and envy are man's bad way

On your soul these vipers prey

Vipers within – their venom spray

“Grant death to self!” is what we pray

For our Christ came all pride to slay

Through death He'd take this sin away

And rise in victory the third day

To save our souls from self decay

Enable us to love display

And turn from self – give all away

So trust in Him and then obey

For He was humble – showed the way

And died and rose our pride to slay

So “Christ is all!” we would display!   

That's my King! Do you know Him?!

If you want to be first, you must be last

So embrace with joy the lowest caste

Be servant of all regardless of class

Even to those sad, alone, and harassed

Then in God's sight as the first you'll stand fast

Because our great King took the greatest last

As Suff'ring Servant His love's unsurpassed

God spared Him no wrath, though He cried and asked

Then rose up alive – forgiving your past

Now rest in His love – an ocean vast!

That's my King!

A child is least they did believe

He said a child you must receive

In this a humble heart achieve

To all your pride you die and leave

To “Christ is all!” alone you cleave

For He was least, and He would grieve

Upon that cross God's wrath receive

And die with those who steal and thieve

Then rise your guilt to all relieve

If Him alone you would believe

He's greater than you can conceive!

That's my King! 

Oh what a wonder – the incarnation

Where God made man His habitation

May it lead to worship and prostration

God became man in humble summation

Our Creator took upon Himself creation

To grant His people such a great salvation

As they nailed Him to the cross in utter degradation

He made their blood flow through heart circulation

He's the Servant beyond any explanation

Who humbled Himself beyond expectation

He's worthy of all our praise and adoration

For He rose the from grave – His Kingly coronation!

That's my King! I wonder if you know Him?!

Christ Jesus Trust And Do Receive

Humbly Like A Child Believe

By This, True Greatness You’ll Achieve

Heaven’s Kingdom Joys Retrieve

No More Tears Or Pains You’ll Grieve

For Jesus Died And Rose To Heave 

All Sins Into The Sea He’ll Leave

By Faith Alone All Wrath Relieved

We Love And Serve The Least Conceived 

No Little Children We’ll Deceive

But To Our Christ Like Babies Cleave

Our Whole Lives For Good He’ll Weave

He Grants Us Pleasures None Conceive

He’s God The Son We Praise Believe!

That's my King! That's my King!

"That's My King!" Who Would Be Killed And Rise To Build His Church Fulfilled With People Thrilled!

The Son of Man God would deliver; Our God so loved as gracious Giver; At Christ's death the earth would shiver; His body dead without a quiver; Death's dark veil could be no dimmer; But Christ rose our bright hope's glimmer; New life He gives – a flowing river; All because God did deliver!
Into the hands of wicked men; They killed the Christ – the greatest sin; The worst evil that's ever been; Nothing worse we've done since then; Badder than all on CNN; And at the cross we said “Amen!”  For we killed God – it was our sin; But to our evil God said "When!" And since Christ died to rise again; Therefore this poem I can pen; To praise our God Who saves from sin!

That's my King!  Do you know Him?!

The Lord of all, vile hands would kill; Yet this fulfilled His Father's will; When on that cross Christ's blood they'd spill; God meant the cross for good to heal; Through what our Lord faced on that hill; So we rejoice for this ill; Since our redemption it did seal; His Spirit life in us did fill; The Son of Man did work until; God's wrath and storm of fury zeal; Was tamed – our Christ cried:  "Peace be still!"
Three days later He would rise; To save from all our sin and lies; And end our hopeless, dreaded cries; To be our everlasting prize; The God Who's infinite in size; He alone Who is all wise; He has supplies that will surprise; He has no limit like the skies; He does His will with no mere tries; The one who trusts Him never dies; Forevermore your joy flies; To reach the height of highest highs!

That's my King!  That's my King!

Christ Is Always First!

Richard Sibbes wrote:

We must know that all things are first in Christ, and then in us. God chose Him first, and then He chose us. God singled Him out to be the Savior, the second Adam, and He calls us in Christ. 

Christ, being our surety, took our sins upon Him. We are justified, because He, by His resurrection, quit Himself from the guilt of our sins, as having paid the debt. 

Christ is the first fruits of them that rise again (1 Cor. 15:20). We rise again because He is risen. Christ first ascended; we ascend in Christ. Christ is first loved; we are loved in the Beloved. 

Christ is first blessed; we are blessed with all spiritual blessings in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 1:3). So, whatsoever is in us, we have it at the second hand. We have the Spirit in us, but He is first in Christ. 

God hath put the Spirit in Christ, as the spring, as the second Adam, as a public person, that should receive the Spirit for us all. He is first in all things; Christ must have the preeminence. 

He hath the preeminence in all, both before time, in time, and after time, in election, in whatsoever is done here in this world, and in glorification. 

All is first in Christ, and then in us.

Richard Sibbes, “A Description of Christ,” in The Complete Works of Richard Sibbes, Volume 1, ed. Alexander Balloch Grosart (Edinburgh; London; Dublin: James Nichol; James Nisbet and Co.; W. Robertson, 1862), 18.
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"That's My King!" Who's Is The God Who Can; Heal Uncontrollable, Sinful Man; And Forever Crush And Ban; The Devil's Wicked, Godless Plan!

The entire crowd was totally amazed

When on the God-Man their eyes gazed

Where all He went He stirred them crazed

And spoke so some of them were dazed

For He said He’d soon be raised

Then live to be forever praised

So stand in awe and be amazed!

A father distressed cries for his son

Who's been possessed since life's begun

The Devil's made his life undone

To save His life – they have found none

But now they've come unto God's Son

Whose face had shined just like the sun

This Christ can save the worst undone

Devils He came to crush and stun

He died and rose – His work is done

So to this Christ by faith let's run!  

Help my unbelief was his humble cry

Though he believed doubts cloud the eye

He shows us how to pray thereby

And all our doubts and fears defy

Cast down our self-sufficient try

To Christ in weakness we must fly

He'll be our “all in all” supply

In Him your joys shall be so high

By faith the only limit's sky!

The Devil aims your hopes to kill

Destroy you – your life he'd steal

With fire and water – t'was his will

To crush this son with voices shrill

And crash his bones into a hill

But there's a God Who's full of zeal

Who has a plan He will fulfill

And He won't rest at all until

This Devil mad, His Son would kill

On Calvary's hill His blood He'd spill

There forsaken His voice was shrill

God crushed His Son – this was His will

But He's alive! – oh what a thrill!  

So come to Him – your life He'll heal

And in your heart with joy fill!

The greatest of victories only happen through prayer

In this the disciples surely did err

For prayer is faith's highway to take you where

The power of God is always there

For on our God we cast every care

Since He's the One Who counts all our hair

In Jesus' name we end our prayer

For with Him no one can compare

His glory and beauty we must declare!

Jesus Christ is the God Who can

The only Savior of every man

He alone does the impossible plan

So be a follower – not a fan

He's the greatest before time began!

Christ Jesus Cast The Demon Out

And Heals The Sick, He’s God Devout

So Often We Are Weak Through Doubt

Faithless, Twisted, Cry, And Pout

But Christ Is Strong, A Rock Who’s Stout

He Died, The Sun Went Full Blackout

And All God’s Wrath He Did Burn Out

Then Rose Alive, “Death’s Dead!” We Shout

Through Faith Like Mustard Seeds That Sprout

Impossible Deeds We Bring About

According To His Will All-Out

Christ Ends Our Pain And Joy Drought

With Him No Pleasures Go Without

For All Our Enemies He’ll Rout

Christ Is Our Joy, Our All Straight-Out!

That's my King!  That's my King!

"That's My King!" Who Suffered Many Things And Final True Salvation Brings By Rising Up The King Of Kings!

The command to silence Jesus gave

Until He's raised up from the grave

For only through His death He'd save

And tread upon death's killing wave

The way to life He'd clear and pave

And all our condemnation waive

For though to sin we were a slave

We'd sin and lust and misbehave

Christ died and rose so God forgave

His Spirit makes us strong and brave

And leads us holy to behave

Since we're forevermore God's slave!

That's my King!

The three obey – their mouths they close

But Christ's good words a problem pose

Until the Son from the dead rose

How could Christ die? – this no one knows

Yet this is how God's story goes

A Suff'ring Servant Isaiah shows

He takes God's wrath – He's crushed with blows

And through His death evil's deposed

To save us from death's wicked lows

For us the Christ this suffering chose

And let Himself be stripped of clothes

Now all our sin He does expose

By faith in Him we find repose

For He the devil will oppose

And win the victory for all those

Who trust the Son for us He arose! 

That's my King! Do you know Him?!

Scribes say Elijah must come first

But Christ is here – was this reversed?

No – Elijah's come as it was versed

And Christ must die – receive the worst

For on that tree He would be cursed

And in God's wrath be all immersed

Then rise alive and death's grip burst

Earth's dreaded curse would be reversed

All broken hearts He'd have them nursed

And for this Christ alone we thirst!

That's my King!

To read the Bible as we should

We all must read as Jesus would

For how He reads is always good

Not wrong and blind under a hood

Interpreting as literal wood

So read like Christ just as you should

Then He won't be misunderstood!

That's my King!

The cross comes first and then the crown

For all glory our King's cast down

He Who is the greatest Noun

The greatest of all those around

He died to win a wedding gown

So down on us our God won't frown

For we've been lost but now we're found

Our God raised Jesus from the ground

And now His grace towards us abounds

His love forever will astound!

That's my King! I wonder if you know Him today?!

Christ Jesus Told What Was To Come

Commanded Silence Keep It From

The Crowds Till Death Is Overcome

Elijah Restores All Things In Sum

John Beat The True Repentance Drum

And Was Struck Down Like Hated Scum

As Christ Would Die Like Sheep That’s Dumb

Under God’s Wrath He Would Succumb

Then Rise To Save His Chosen Some

Now Cruel Death Is Overcome

Christ Fills With Joy More Than Rum

He’s Worthy More Than All Income

So Praise His Name And To Him Come

Of Every Joy He’s The Sum!

That's my King! That's my King!

O JESUS, KING MOST WONDERFUL!

Sang this hymn for the first time ever in church today to the tune "O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing!"

This will sing or preach or both!

O Jesus, King most wonderful,
Thou Conqueror renowned,
Thou Sweetness most ineffable,
In Whom all joys are found!

When once Thou visitest the heart,
Then truth begins to shine,
Then earthly vanities depart,
Then kindles love divine.

O Jesus, Light of all below,
Thou Fount of life and fire,
Surpassing all the joys we know,
And all we can desire!

Thy wondrous mercies are untold,
Through each returning day;
Thy love exceeds a thousand fold,
Whatever we can say.

May every heart confess Thy Name;
And ever Thee adore;
And seeking Thee, itself inflame,
To seek Thee more and more.

Thee may our tongues forever bless;
Thee may we love alone;
And ever in our lives express
The image of Thine own.

(Attr. to Bernard of Clairvaux)

"That's My King!" Whose Transfiguration Revealed His Glorification In A Bright Sensation As The Beloved Son Of All Adoration!

Jesus chose His witnesses three

Peter and James and John – not me

His choice is always wise and free

So trust His right and good decree

He took them up the mount to see

His glory bright – they'd all agree

To speak of death upon that tree

He's cast our sins into the sea

And then He rose to make death flee

So bow to Him on bended knee

And trust the Son – He'll set you free!

That's my King!

On that mount His clothes became the purest white

They shined and dazzled – a radiant bright

His face shined like the sun that ends the night

The scene made the three all tremble with fright

He's the God Who dwells in unapproachable light

His glory and beauty are clear out of sight

He alone heals your sick, sinful plight

He saves to the uttermost with powerful might

He's history's unconquerable, shining Knight

Who brings you to joy's unspeakable height

He's the God Who always does what's right

And He'll fill you with everlasting delight!

That's my King! Do you know Him?!

Elijah and Moses show the end is near

Elijah must come for the Christ to appear

The Prophet like Moses will speak as God's Seer

In Jesus these fulfillments all are here

May God give you an ear that you might hear

May you turn to God's Christ and believe and fear

For He died on that cross and was stabbed with a spear

Then He rose from the dead and lives without peer

If you trust in Him with faith sincere

He'll save you from hell to a heavenly sphere

And He'll make you like Him to persevere!

That's my King!

Jesus is God's holy, beloved Son

He's in a class by Himself and second to none

After His face had shined like the sun

Only Jesus was left – the others were done

In Him God's redemption has begun

If by faith to His arms you'll freely run

You'll be saved in Christ, and you'll be God's son

He'll love you like Christ – He'll never shun

His love for you cannot be outdone

May this truth your heart forever stun

As you find your delight in the face of the Son!

That's my King! I wonder if you know Him today?!

Christ Jesus Shone Bright At The Transfiguration

Strong As The Sun His Face Alteration

His Clothes A White Light Beauty Manifestation

God Pulled Back The Veil Of His Glorification

And Showed Us His Glory For A Short Duration

Moses And Elijah Were There In Grand Conversation

Peter’s Stunned And Stammers About Tent Accommodation

The Father Speaks About His Beloved Son’s True Relation

I’m Pleased With Him! Listen To All His Communication!

The Disciples Fall Down In Shock-Fear Combination

Christ Comforts “Fear Not!” With A Touch Affirmation

They Lift Up Their Eyes To See Jesus Only: Salvation

For He Would Go Die As Our Propitiation

Then Rise Up Alive For Our Justification

To Be Our All Only: Our Life Celebration

So Praise And Worship Him With True Adoration!

That's my King! That's my King!

"That's My King!" Who sent John Piper to preach "CHRIST IS ALL!"

he preached the GOD Who is not small!

he made CHRIST known by arcing Paul!

he lived war-time – the thrift store mall!

he preached for babies – life for all!

he preached all races – one stand tall!

he preached the cross – Christ's death – the gall!

For on that tree God's wrath did fall!

And our Christ rose death to recall!

he preached the Christ Who does enthrall!

"Delight in God!" was his great call!

I'm so thankful for your pastoral call!

Like no other you showed me CHRIST IS ALL!

I love you Pastor John!  Keep preaching Him up!

"That's My King!" Whose Kingdom Mighty Came, Above All Powers He Would Claim, And Every One Of Earth's Kings Tame For The Glory And Fame Of His Beautiful Name!

What Jesus says will always go

And all He says – it will be so

His Words are right so long ago

With truth and grace they always flow

And when this world is gone with woe

His Words will stand – forever sow

He'll conquer every doubting foe

All to His grace our praise we owe

For on that cross His love He'd show

And rise again so we could know

Salvation's gift on us bestow

Then by His Word we'll daily grow!

That's my King!

All the Bible is true and clear

For our God spoke to bring us near

All Words are true and do cohere

Don't doubt His Word and from Him veer

God's Word came down – He did appear

And died and rose to save from fear

His love and beauty have no peer

So give Him your attentive ear

He'll save you from judgment severe

And grant you life with joyous cheer

If Him by faith you'll trust sincere!

That's my King! Do you know Him?!

Some truths God spoke are hard to understand

Our sinful minds, His truth withstand

Our wants and wishes we demand

And for this sin the cross was planned

Christ died and rose at God's command

Triumphant over death He'll stand

His Kingdom will ever expand

He'll hold us in His strong right hand

He's all the glory in this land!

That's my King!

Some standing there would no death taste

Until God's Kingdom came with haste

The meaning of this must be traced

Is Christ transfigured a foretaste?

Is this the cross where He's disgraced?

His rising where all death's erased?  

Or Pentecost – the Spirit's placed?  

Or when the temple is defaced?  

On all these truths His Kingdom's based

The greatest foes our King has faced

And crushed the evils we've embraced

So with salvation we'll be graced

And be all cleansed and pure and chaste

To never more be dead disgraced!

That's my King!

Be assured of this –  His Kingdom came with power

And there's more to come at this age's last hour

Over all authorities our King will tower

All those who reject Him from His wrath they'll cower

But on His beloved children – blessings He'll shower

He'll take all in your life that's been sad or sour

And turn it for joy like a blooming flower

All enemies against you He'll finally devour

For He's the greatest of the greats – the world Superpower!

That's my King! I wonder if you know Him today?!

Christ Jesus Someday Will Return

With Father’s Glory To Confirm

We Are His, Repay In Turn

For What We’ve Done For Him Affirm

We’re Saved Since Christ Got What We’d Earn

For Sin We All Deserve To Burn

But Jesus Died And Rose To Turn

God’s Wrath Away From Us We Learn

He Is Our Savior So Discern

Make Him Our Deep And Great Concern

He Is Our All! For Him We Yearn!

That's my King! That's my King!

Jesus Christ Is Precious!

Therefore, to you who believe, He is precious . . . 1 Peter 2:7