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Text:Thou didst leave thy throne
Adapter:Michael Forster, b. 1946
Author (attributed to):Emily Elizabeth Steele Elliot, 1836-1897
Tune:MARGARET
Composer:Timothy Richard Matthews, 1836-1910

683. Thou didst leave thy throne

Text Information
First Line: Thou didst leave thy throne and thy kingly crown
Title: Thou didst leave thy throne
Author (attributed to): Emily Elizabeth Steele Elliot, 1836-1897
Adapter: Michael Forster, b. 1946
Refrain First Line: O come to my heart, Lord Jesus
Meter: 10 8 11 8 and Refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 2000
Scripture: ; ; ; ;
Topic: Advent; Christmas; Year C: Proper 8 (1 more...)
Copyright: Adapt. © 1996 Kevin Mayhew Ltd.
Tune Information
Name: MARGARET
Composer: Timothy Richard Matthews, 1836-1910
Meter: 10 8 11 8 and Refrain
Key: D Major



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