Why Jesus Came
 
1. Evil times had fully come, 
Moral darkness covered earth;
God's Son came in mortal flesh, 
And partook of human birth. 
 
2. So God came to dwell with men, 
To expose the many lies 
That had marred His image bright, 
In men's hearts and in men's eyes. 
 
3. And to justify God's law 
As the way of righteousness;
Showing true obedience 
As the way of peace and rest. 
 
4. And to form a holy seed 
In all willing hearts, made free 
From old Adam's selfish mind, 
To walk in love's new decree. 
 
5. And to pay sin's horrid price, 
When alone, the press He trod;
Like a lamb He bowed His head; 
Died, to bring us back to God.