The worship team did me a great favor by having the song, The First Place, before I spoke to the Bethlehem College and Seminary students on Thursday. May it remind you and bless you about the sovereignty of our great savior:
The First Place by Matthew Westerholm
Jesus, the perfect picture of the unseen God
Maker of things we cannot comprehend.
Wisdom, the earth displays Your strength and beauty.
Sovereign, yes, every throne knows You are God.
Chorus
Every inch of this universe belongs to You, O Christ.
For through You and for You it was made.
Your creation endures by the order of Your hand.
So You must have in all things the first place.
Victor, over sin and death You triumphed.
Firstborn, You’ve shown us life beyond the grave.
Bridegroom, we long for You in expectation.
Jesus, Your church rejoices to proclaim.
The Works of God 
Mr. Knight,
I am so glad that this song has ministered to you and that God used it to prepare you to preach His Word. Part of the inspiration for the song was Dr. Piper’s book on missions (Let the Nations Be Glad), so it is particularly rewarding that Bethlehem has found “The First Place” useful.