There Sits a Man Enthroned in Heaven

The Man Enthroned in Heaven

 by Laurie Mathers

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Almighty God revealed from Heaven
eternal wisdom in all that He made,
Shaping man His own divine image,
He endowed him with freedom, to will and obey.

In ancient days Satan worshiped in Heaven.
Gorgeous, directing the worship of all,
until the sight of his lovely reflection,
filled him with pride and led to his fall.

Straight to mankind he took his deception:
Sweetness is found in what God forbids;
the command is meant to keep you from wisdom
To rob you of glory and true godlikeness.

From that moment forward man's discontent grew
with all of creation and God's precious words.
Through sin revelation was robbed of its blessing,
God's beautiful voice had uttered its curse.

Yet God's plan was firm. He made man a promise:
a seed from the woman would crush Satan's head.
Creation renewed would again sing God's glory
and God's living Word would give life to the dead.

In Christ, God reshapes mankind in His image,
in time through a woman His Son has been born
In death He has borne the curse of the many
in life He reveals God's power and His love.

There now sits a Man enthroned in the Heavens,
interceding forever for humanity there.
What dignity God has bestowed on His people;
Living clothed in their flesh and bearing their prayers.