Sonnet of the Son

Though in the form of God, he did not count

God-equality as something to crave

Choosing instead to empty himself out

Taking on, taking up the form of slave

Being born as man with heart-beat and breath

In this form, humbled himself at great cost

Embracing obedience unto death

Even shameful, painful, death on a cross

So God has highly exalted him now,

On him the name above all names bestowed

So That at the name of Jesus will bow

All knees in heaven, on earth, and below

“Jesus Christ is Lord!” ev’ry tongue will raise

To God the Father’s great glory and praise