Oh, What a Preeminent Christ

lyricist: L. S.
Composer: Lewis Edson

Oh

what a preeminent Christ!

You have the first place in all things.

Your name is above every name

Exalted by God

Lord and King.

My portion is Yourself alone

Allotted by God in the light.

I hold You as my Head today.

Lord

You are my focus

my life.

Oh

what a preeminent Christ!

My center

my hope

and my joy!

The power and wisdom of God!

The One I uniquely enjoy.

To grow up in You in all things

I ask You to shepherd my soul.

Whatever You wish

Lord — amen.

I give You my heart as a whole.

Oh

what a preeminent Christ!

My heart You are making Your home.

As

choice after choice

I seek You

In me You establish Your throne.

I open to let my King in

Nor will I resist You

but still

I raise the white flag of defeat

Surrendering all to Your will.

Oh

what a preeminent Christ!

Surrender is truly a rest.

Your cross is my gateway to joy.

Your heart toward me harbors the best.

I love You with all of my heart.

For me

You are second to none.

The cross has turned everything sweet;

I find my delight in the Son!

Oh

what a preeminent Christ!

I live for Your sake

not my own.

Your magnification comes forth

From life flowing out of Your throne.

Lord

You are the One seated there.

We all are enjoying Your reign.

The church is Your Kingdom on earth

Upholding Your sanctified name!

Oh

what a preeminent Christ!

We look to Your coming again.

Your glory will fill the whole earth!

Your people will sound the Amen!

No darkness remains at the dawn

Of seeing Your glorious face —

We love Your appearing within;

Our God

our Beloved

what grace!

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