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Home/Biblical and Theological/Veiled in Flesh the Godhead See

Veiled in Flesh the Godhead See

He was pleased to lay aside His glory.

Written by Michael Kelley | Friday, December 25, 2020

We do not follow a King that is far off, one who reigns from a distant palace at a great distance from the real life struggles of His subjects. We follow a King who is, in all senses, with us.

 

The original lyrics to “Hark the Herald, Angels Sing” were written by Charles Wesley, brother of John Wesley, and was called “Hymn for Christmas-Day.” It was included in John Wesley’s collection called Hymns and Sacred Poemsthat was published in 1739.

The great evangelist George Whitefield adapted the lyrics in 1754, changing the opening line to “Hark! the Herald Angels sing” from the original, “Hark how all the Welkin rings.”

There is so much beauty in this song, but my favorite part comes in verse 2:

Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
Hail the incarnate Deity
Pleased as man with man to dwell
Jesus, our Emmanuel

The lyric reminds me of biblical truths like Colossians 2:9: “For the entire fullness of God’s nature dwells bodily in Christ, and you have been filled by Him, who is the head over every ruler and authority.” And the words of Jesus Himself in John 14:7: “If you know Me, you will also know My Father. From now on you do know Him and have seen Him.”

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