PRINCE OF LIFE

The Prince, His glory hidden, veiled,
Came forth to walk among
Sinful men and learn their thoughts;
Feel temptation common to the throng.

But flesh could only partly veil;
For compassion, power and love divine
In such a Prince must show itself;
Royal blessings now are mine.

The Prince of Peace needs but to speak,
The boisterous waves are still.
The Prince of Life needs but command,
And e'en death obeys His will.

Prince of Life, now take my life;
Let your Royal will be done
In me, while waiting final summons
When I shall stand before thy throne.

fcc