The Wonder of Christ

Man's maker was made man,

that He, Ruler of the stars, might nurse at His mother's breast; 

that the Bread might hunger, 

the Fountain thirst, 

the Light sleep, 

the Way be tired on its journey; 

that the Truth might be accused of false witnesses, 

that the Teacher be beaten with whips, 

the Foundation be suspended on wood; 

that Strength might grow weak; 

that the Healer might be wounded; 

that Life might die.

AUGUSTINE OF HIPPO

(Source: Sermons 184-229)