Revival Hymns and Choruses ‎#165

165. Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne

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 heavens 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

• First Line: Thou didst leave Thy throne
• Title: Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne
• Author: Emily E. S. Elliott, 1836-1897
• Refrain First Line: O come to my heart, Lord Jesus
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1970
• Topic: Christmas

Tune Information

• Name: MARGARET
• Composer: Timothy R. Matthews, 1826-1910
• Key: D Major