Before He came to the earth, Jesus was the Commander of the angel hosts. The brightest and most exalted of the sons of the morning heralded His glory at the creation. They veiled their faces before Him as He sat upon His throne. They cast their crowns at His feet, and sang His triumphs as they beheld His greatness. Yet this glorious Being loved the poor sinner, and took upon Him the form of a servant, that He might suffer and die for us. Jesus might have remained at the Father's side, wearing the kingly crown and the royal robe; but for our sake He chose to exchange the riches of Heaven for the poverty of earth.

Før Kristus kom til Jorden, var han fyrsten over Herrens hær. De herligste og ypperste af morgenrødens sønner forkyndte hans pris ved skabelsen. De skjulte deres ansigter, når han sad på sin trone. De lagde deres kroner for hans fødder og istemte hans pris, når de skuede hans storhed. Men dette herlige væsen elskede arme syndere og tog tjenerskikkelse på for at lide og dø for os. Jesus kunne være blevet ved Faderens side med kongekronen og kongekåben på. Men for vor skyld valgte han at ombytte Himmelens herlighed med jordisk fattigdom.