Thou Didst Stumble to a Throne

Erik Raymond —  February 12, 2010

I came across this poem while in preparation for a sermon on the significance of the gospel. I like how it highlights the uniqueness and beauty of Christ’s condescsion for sinners.

The heavens frighten us; they are too calm;
In all the universe we have no place.
Our wounds are hurting us; where is the balm?
Lord Jesus, by thy scars we know thy grace.
The other gods were strong; but thou wast weak;
They rode, but thou didst stumble to a throne;
But to our wounds only God’s wounds can speak,
And not a god has wounds, but thou alone.
– Edward Shillito

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Erik has been writing at Ordinary Pastor since 2006. He lives in Omaha with his wife and kids while pastoring at Emmaus Bible Church. Follow regular updates on Twitter at www.twitter.com/erikraymond

3 responses to Thou Didst Stumble to a Throne

  1. donsands February 13, 2010 at 9:37 am

    And to think that we will see Jesus’ wounds. I wonder what that will be like, to see His scars on His hands, feet, and side.

    I know it will be glorious, but will I feel shame, and sorrow, as well as joy and being immensely grateful.

    Have a great Lord’s Day!

  2. Michele February 15, 2010 at 2:34 pm

    This is one of my favorites. I guess the author wrote it after serving in WWl– he saw a lot of horrors there. He was also a pastor.

  3. Amy February 17, 2010 at 8:49 pm

    I was meditating on this very passage last night as I was writing my post for today.Fifteen years ago today the Lord forgave ALL my iniquity….and redeemed my life from the pit…… Bless the Lord O, my soul!