Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne

Hymn lyrics by Emily E. Elliott,
Music by Timothy R. Matthews

Verse 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.

Chorus

O come to my heart, Lord Jesus,

There is room in my heart for Thee.

Verse 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.

Chorus

Verse 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.

Chorus

Verse 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.

Chorus

Verse 5

When the heav’ns shall ring, and the angels¹ 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.”

Chorus

My heart shall rejoice, Lord Jesus,

When Thou comest and callest for me.

¹Some hymnals read, “her choirs shall”
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