This hymn focuses on the central theme of Christ’s life as our Savior. He came down from heaven, took on human form, and lived the perfect life so that we might have eternal life in him. These verses best convey that message through the use of diction. “Chose” is utilized in verse 1 to describe how Jesus came to earth. It was his choice to live among us and suffer death on the cross. Christ did all this so that we might receive his grace and the gift of eternal life. Verse 3 uses “disowned” to express how Jesus’ life was met by the people of his day. He was rejected and cast away. However, he now sits in glory on the throne in heaven. Verse 4 uses the phrase “High the song of triumph swell” to explain how our response to Christ’s work should be. Out of love for Jesus we should feel compelled to praise, honor, and glory him. “Brightly” is used in verse 6 to depict how the infant Jesus’ manger was shining at his birth. The word creates an image of all of the Father’s splendor and glory shining down on his son.
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