Down to the sacred wave
The Lord of Life was led;
And He who came our souls to save
In Jordan bowed His head.
He taught the solemn way;
He fixed the holy rite;
He bade His ransomed ones obey,
And keep the path of light.
Blest Saviour, we will tread
In Thy appointed way.
Let glory o’er these scenes be shed,
And smile on us today.
Samuel Smith, 1843
Read Philippians 2:5-11
(Down the Sacred Wave is a short hymn that simply communicates how Christ set His deity aside to come and live as man. He not only saved us but He left us a pattern. A few years ago, WWJD became a catchword. It is unfortunate that it was reduced to a slogan because constantly checking ourselves against the standard of Jesus is a wise way to live. May God help us measure up.)