Text: | Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne |
Author: | Emily E. S. Elliott |
Tune: | MARGARET |
Composer: | Timothy R. Matthews |
1 Thou didst leave Thy throne and Thy kingly crown,
When Thou camest to earth for me;
But in Bethlehem's home was there found no room
For Thy holy nativity.
O come to my heart, Lord Jesus -
There is room in my heart for Thee!
2 Heaven's arches rang when the angels sang,
Proclaiming Thy royal degree;
But of lowly birth didst Thou come to earth,
And in great humility.
O come to my heart, Lord Jesus -
There is room in my heart for Thee!
3 The foxes found rest and the birds their nest
In the shade of the forest tree;
But Thy couch was the sod, O Thou Son of God,
In the deserts of Galilee.
O come to my heart, Lord Jesus -
There is room in my heart for Thee!
4 Thou camest, O Lord, with the living word
That should set Thy people free;
But with mocking scorn and with crown of thorn
They bore Thee to Calvary.
O come to my heart, Lord Jesus -
There is room in my heart for Thee!
5 When the heav'ns shall ring and the angels sing,
At Thy coming to victory,
Let Thy voice call me home, saying "Yet there is room -
There is room at My side for thee."
My heart shall rejoice, Lord Jesus,
When Thou comest and callest for me!
Text Information | |
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First Line: | Thou didst leave Thy throne and thy kingly crown |
Title: | Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne |
Author: | Emily E. S. Elliott |
Meter: | Irregular meter |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1997 |
Topic: | Christ: Birth; The Life of Christ: Life and Ministry |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | MARGARET |
Composer: | Timothy R. Matthews |
Meter: | Irregular meter |
Key: | D Major |