The poem depicts Jesus Christ’s humble descent from divine glory to earthly dust, driven by a deep and just love. Through this condescension, He embraces humanity’s shame and sorrow, freeing the captives. Standing before God’s throne with scarred hands, He serves as our advocate, interceding with mercy and ultimately claiming us as His own in an act of eternal redemption.

From heights of endless light,
He stepped into the dust—
The condescension of Christ,
A love so deep, so just.

Divinity laid low,
To bear our broken plea,
He took our shame, our woe,
To set the captive free.

Before the throne He stands,
Our voice in mercy’s court,
With scarred and pleading hands,
He claims us as His own.