 of a whole new humanity that is
now coming into being, Paul goes on to say that he is both firstborn of the
old and firstborn of the new "in order that he might have the supremacy."
There is nothing left out of his control. One of the old Christmas carols
captures this beautifully,<P>

<blockquote>King of kings yet born of Mary, <br>
As of old on earth he stood, <br>
Lord of lords in human nature, <br>
In the body and the blood. <br>
He will give to all the faithful, <br>
His own self for heavenly food.</b