Voices of Praise ‎#272

272. 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,
Oh, 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.
Oh, come to my heart, Lord Jesus!
There is room in my heart for Thee!

3 The foxes found rest, and the bird had its nest
In the shade of the cedar tree;
But Thy couch was the sod, O Thou Son of God,
In the desert of Galilee.
Oh, 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.
Oh, 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."
Oh, come to my heart, Lord Jesus!
There is room in my heart for Thee!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Thou didst leave Thy throne and Thy Kingly crown
• Meter: P. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1883

Tune Information

• Name: MARGARET
• Meter: P. M.
• Key: D Major