"Surely the wrath of man shall praise Thee: the remainder of wrath shalt Thou restrain" (Psalm 76:10). "Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes?" (Matthew 21:42).
Whatever the wrath or intention of pain
That men could inflict on the Christ,
If not for His glory, the Lord would restrain:
God suffered what only sufficed.
This is exactly what Scripture had said
About those who thought they were wise:
The Stone which the builder's refused is the Head;
How wondrous this is in our eyes!
How marvelous they could not see in those days
What men should have clearly discerned:
That all of their wrath would result in His praise!
And so many still have not learned!
Lord, thank you for eyes to see what is plain
From here to eternity:
The wrath you permit and the wrath you restrain
Are subject to Your sovereignty.
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