Notes

A Finale at the Newtownards Baptist Campaigners Display - April 2000
by Boy and Girl Craftsmen.

AIM To show the greatness of men and women in achieving world improvements
during the past millennium and, more importantly, to show the greatness of our
Lord Jesus Christ.... the incomparable man.

The Incomparable Man
by Charlie Davidson

1 INTRODUCTION
The year 2000 has arrived
The fuss is dying down
We've all been busy looking back
At deeds of some renown

Viewing feats of wisdom great
Covering many years
Great achievements…. followed by
Some loud and lusty cheers

Yes! Let us praise the deeds of men
Over a bygone span
But better…… lets praise Jesus Christ
The incomparable man

2 DISCOVERY
Consider the vast expanse of seas
Five hundred years ago
How many navigators
Found the courage then..to go

To India, ….or America
On countless, dangerous trips
Risking lives but manning well
Those massive wooden ships

3
Picture the scene on a Bible lake
A storm ..with a threat to kill
Who is the one who takes control?
Who makes the tempest still?

He's the Creator!, He made the world!
He made the seven seas.
He made the mountains to touch the sky
He made the gentle breeze

Discoverer? No! …but Creator instead
Majestic indeed is the span
Of all the things that were made on earth
By the incomparable man

3 Application
Recited by a Girl Craftsman in choir dress centre stage. Does all the Applications

4 Medicine
One hundred years ago, we read
Of Marie and Pierre
The Curies..finding radium
To treat the ill with care

Since then… remedies multiply
Science is bringing gain
Many are finding help when ill
Thousands are freed from pain

5
Consider the incomparable man
Growing tired, …feeling thirsty, …in tears.
Yet He was the one who, ….by a touch
Eased all the sufferers fears

He is the Healer, …He raised the dead!
He made the blind to see!
He cured the thousands,… He touched the sick
Even with leprosy

A Doctor? No!..but.. Physician great
Making the lame to stand
Many were cured….many still are
By the incomparable man.

5 Application see above

6 MUSIC
Great composers have given us much,
Through music, sweet and rich
Brilliant minds and writing skills
Delicate tunes and pitch

Music and art and other things
Bring to us pleasures in life
Relaxing from all that pulls us down
Escaping, a while,.. from strife

7
Consider the incomparable man
With Peter and James and John
Being transfigured in glory divine
In splendour His glory shone.

He's the centre of praise and worship today
He's the sweet Rose of Sharon fair
He is Wonderful, Counsellor, Almighty God
He's hears our praise….and our prayer.

Songless? My Saviour?..a thousand times no!
Angels herald his birth through the land
Songs by the multitudes ..blend in praise
Of the incomparable man.

7 Application see above

8 LEADERSHIP
Leaders,.. even since Bible times
Have brought us safely through
Think of all the leaders great
In world wars One and Two

Wisdom, courage, creation of plans
Making decisions bold
Setting examples, taking control
Firmly lead, firmly take, firmly hold.

8 Leadership
Recited by an army general holding a war map.

9
Consider the incomparable man
Being led through Jerusalem's streets
Bearing a cross..too heavy by far
Jeered by the people He meets

He's the Leader of Leaders, King of Kings
He was Victor at Calvary
He could have commanded His angels to help
He… instead ..gave his life for me

A Soldier? no!….but a Leader instead
His greatness spread all through the land
The church was born …and today millions serve
The incomparable man.

10 EDUCATION
Never before has knowledge spread
So fast and indeed so far
Computers, faxes mobile phones
Satellites beaming afar

Study, learn, and read more books
Visit some other great land
Ask for some help, and then ask again
Ask till you understand

10 Education
Recited by a 'modern man' holding a keyboard for a computer and a mobile phone.

11
Consider the incomparable man
Meeting with those so well read
Sat in the temple, …aged only twelve
How they marvelled at all that He said.

He is the Way, the Life and the Truth
Redemption of course was his theme
He knew the minds of paupers and kings
His was a knowledge supreme

A Student? No..but a teacher divine
His meekness we can't understand
We learn… as we read.. the wonderful Word
Of the incomparable man

11 Application see above

12 CONCLUSION
The clock ticks on…the years pass by
History must give way
To present needs....and the future deeds
Of all mankind….. who say
"We need the best….we need it now"
So discover, …and study… and share
Provide for the generations new
Show love…show faith….show care

But what of Christ? Yes what of Him?
Oh seek Him in all that you plan
After all….everything good is found
In the incomparable man

Charlie Davidson April 2000