465. Thou didst leave thy throne and thy kingly crown

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:

Refrain:
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 in lowly birth didst thou come to earth,
And in great humility: [Refrain]

3 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: [Refrain]

4 When all heaven shall ring, and her choirs shall 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: [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Thou didst leave thy throne and thy kingly crown
Author: Emily Elliott, 1836-97
Refrain First Line: O come to my heart, Lord Jesus
Meter: Irregular
Language: English
Publication Date: 1986
Tune Information
Name: MARGARET
Composer: T. W. Matthews, 1826-1910
Meter: Irregular
Key: D Major



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